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Number and Cost of Common Stock Shares Repurchased (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |
Common stock repurchased (in shares) | 3,305 | 4,689 | 5,308
Common stock repurchased | $ 117,864 | $ 132,691 | $ 141,552

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- Definition Number of shares repurchased during the period that are held in treasury and are presented as if constructively retired. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition This element represents the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period that is held in treasury and is presented as if constructively retired. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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