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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Buildings and improvements | Minimum |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |
Estimated useful life | 15 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |
Estimated useful life | 40 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |
Estimated useful life | 3 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |
Estimated useful life | 10 years
Leasehold improvements |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |
Estimated useful life | Shorter of useful life or lease term
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- Definition Indicates description of term of useful life for property, plant, and equipment when not stated as numeric value. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 35 -Paragraph 3 -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147482190/360-10-35-3 + Details
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