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Notes Receivable - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest income | $ 2,753 | $ 2,948 |
National Bonds [Member] |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest income | 2,700 | 2,900 |
Payment received relating to notes receivables | $ 3,100 | $ 3,200 |
Bonds A Series [Member] |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Maturity date of notes receivable |  |  | Jul. 01, 2034
Bonds B Series [Member] |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Maturity date of notes receivable |  |  | Sep. 01, 2037

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