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Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value (Detail) - Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Assets: |  |
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies | $ 28,637 | $ 29,055
Total assets | 28,637 | 29,055
Liabilities: |  |
Cash flow swaps designated as hedges | 13,972 | 9,094
Cash flow swaps not designated as hedges | 814 | 913
Deferred compensation plan | 13,308 | 13,551
Total liabilities | $ 28,094 | $ 23,558

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