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Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization Periods (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Buildings | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Depreciation and amortization periods | 10 years
Buildings | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Depreciation and amortization periods | 50 years
Furniture, equipment and software | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Depreciation and amortization periods | 2 years
Furniture, equipment and software | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Depreciation and amortization periods | 10 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Depreciation and amortization periods | 2 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Depreciation and amortization periods | 25 years

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