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Benefit Plans - Components of Company Plan Benefit Expense (Parenthetical) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |
Age limit for a lump sum payment | 55 years

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