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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract] |  |  |
Impact of foreign exchange rates on debt instruments recorded in other comprehensive income | $ (24,044) | $ 3,091 | $ 13,661
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of months for contracts to mature | 18 months |  |
Forward Exchange Contracts [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of months for contracts to mature | 18 months |  |
Forward Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |  |
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract] |  |  |
Derivative, fair value | $ 54,100 | 59,900 |
Amount of losses reclassified into net earnings | (1,300) |  |
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt, Net Investment Hedging [Member] |  |  |
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract] |  |  |
Amount of losses reclassified into net earnings | (10,800) |  |
Carrying value of foreign denominated debt | 325,000 | 363,400 |
Impact of foreign exchange rates on debt instruments recorded in other comprehensive income | $ (24,000) | $ 3,100 |

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