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Contingencies and Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Rent expense, net of sublease income | $ 65,692 | $ 63,603 | $ 55,480
Long Running Legal Dispute [Member] |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Settlement payments | 50,000 |  |
Legal fees and other costs | $ 5,000 |  |

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