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Contingencies and Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Rent expense, net of sublease income		$ 57,559	$ 55,480	$ 53,164
Subsequent Event [Member] | Long Running Legal Dispute [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement payments	$ 50,000
Accrued legal fees and other associated costs	$ 5,000

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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income.

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The amount of cash paid for the settlement of litigation or for other legal issues during the period.

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