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Derivative Instruments and Hedges (Textual) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015 EUR (€)
2022 EUR Senior Notes |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Designated amount, net investment hedge |  |  | € 255.7
Debt Instrument, face amount |  |  | € 500.0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward Exchange Contract |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ | $ 375.1 | $ 398.5 |
Minimum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives | 14 days |  |
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives | 29 months |  |

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