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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Amount of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit Allocated to Component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 18, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
1.875% Senior Notes |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, before tax |  | $ 50.9 | $ 12.8
1.875% Senior Notes | Net Investment Hedge |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, before tax |  |  | 12.8
Forward Contracts |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, before tax | $ 5.2 |  |
Forward Contracts | Net Investment Hedge |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, before tax |  |  | 5.2
JP Morgan | Interest Rate Swap | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, before tax |  |  | $ (33.4)

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