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Fair Value of Senior Notes (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Series 2005A Tranche C [Member] |
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] |
Fair Value of Senior Notes | $ 58,431
Series 2007A Tranche C [Member] |
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] |
Fair Value of Senior Notes | 24,609
Series 2007A Tranche D [Member] |
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] |
Fair Value of Senior Notes | 39,056
4.5% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member] |
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] |
Fair Value of Senior Notes | $ 349,171

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