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Leases - Schedule of Components of Lease Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Occupancy and Equipment [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Lease Expense [Line Items]
Operating lease cost	$ 12,234

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Amount of single lease cost, calculated by allocation of remaining cost of lease over remaining lease term. Includes, but is not limited to, single lease cost, after impairment of right-of-use asset, calculated by amortization of remaining right-of-use asset and accretion of lease liability.

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