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Notes Receivable from Employees - Additional information (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) note | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) note | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |
Notes outstanding (in notes) | note | 294 | 270 |
Amortization of forgivable loan expense | $ | $ 36.4 | $ 26.8 | $ 25.6

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- Definition Amortization Of Loans To Employees + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of Notes Receivables Outstanding + References No definition available. + Details
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