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Savings Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Domestic Tax Authority |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |  |  |
Cost Recognized | $ 52.6 | $ 47.2 | $ 47.0
Discretionary Company Contribution |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |  |  |
Cost Recognized | 6.7 | 3.6 | 6.1
Defined Contribution Plans Participant Forfeitures |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |  |  |
Cost Recognized | 5.8 | 4.6 | 4.4
Foreign Tax Authority |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |  |  |
Cost Recognized | $ 51.3 | $ 47.4 | $ 44.5

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