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Schedule of Debt Outstanding (Parenthetical) (Detail) | Dec. 31, 2017
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1.7% notes due 2021 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 1.70%
2.4% notes due 2022 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 2.40%
1.3% notes due 2025 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 1.30%
2.6% notes due 2026 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 2.60%
6.625% Debentures due 2028 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 6.625%
7.65% Debentures due 2027 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 7.65%
6.25% notes due 2037 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 6.25%
3.65% Notes due 2042 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 3.65%
4.5% notes due 2043 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 4.50%
3.5% notes due 2046 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Senior notes, coupon rates | 3.50%

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