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Schedule of Fair Value of Notes (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 28, 2016 | Apr. 03, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate |  | 3.50% | 4.375%
3.5% Senior Notes Due 2026 |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 3.50% |  |
Senior notes due year | 2026 |  |
4.375% Senior Notes Due 2022 |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 4.375% |  |
Senior notes due year | 2022 |  |

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