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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Scenario, Forecast [Member] |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |
Amount of comprehensive loss that is expected to be reclassified to net income during 2016 | $ 185

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