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Derivative Instruments (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) instrument | Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Amortization of interest expense | $ 335 | $ 332 |  |
Amount to be recognized from hedged transactions within 12 months, approximate | $ 6,300 |  |  |
Other (Income) Expense Net |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives |  | 1,200 |  |
Foreign currency transaction loss |  | $ 1,200 |  |
4.20% Senior Notes, due December 2021 |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Interest rate on senior notes |  |  | 4.20% |
4.50% Senior Notes, due December 2020 |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Interest rate on senior notes |  |  | 4.50% |
Interest Rate Contract |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of instruments held | instrument |  |  | 2 |
Interest Rate Exchange Agreement Expiring 2010 and 2011 |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Amortization of interest expense |  |  | $ 68,900 |
Term of amortized interest expense, years |  |  | 10 years |
Foreign currency exchange contracts |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | € |  |  |  | € 180,000,000

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