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Changes to Accrued Cease-Use Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 181 | $ 972 | $ 853 | $ 1,983
Change in estimate | 0 | 0 | (544) | (830)
Payments | (60) | (58) | (188) | (239)
Ending balance | $ 121 | $ 914 | $ 121 | $ 914

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- Definition Amount of liability recorded for the net present value estimated difference between 1) the income to be generated under the Sublease and future subleases, and 2) the Lease obligation over the remaining term of the Lease for the space that is occupied by the subtenant. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Payments during the period associated with the Cease-use Liability. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | debit
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- Definition The change in the estimated amount of the cease-use liability during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- References No definition available. + Details
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