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Debt - Schedule of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Parenthetical) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018
4.7% senior notes due 2025 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.70%
Debt instrument, maturity year | 2025
3.95% senior notes due 2027 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate | 3.95%
Debt instrument, maturity year | 2027
Senior unsecured credit facility - due 2021 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | 2021

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