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Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) - 4.500% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member] | 3 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Aug. 02, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.50% | 4.50%
Debt instrument, maturity year | 2026 |

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