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Schedule of Borrowings (Parenthetical) (Detail) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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4.2% Senior Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Senior Notes, maturity date | 2021-12 | 2021-12
4.5 % Senior Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Senior Notes, maturity date | 2020-12 | 2020-12
2.58% Senior Euro Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Senior Notes, maturity date | 2015-06 | 2015-06

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