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Notes Receivable from Employees - Additional information (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) note | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) note | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |
Notes outstanding | note | 251 | 307 |
Amortization of forgivable loan expense | $ | $ 26.8 | $ 25.6 | $ 26.0

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- Definition Amortization Of Loans To Employees + References No definition available. + Details
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