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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Lease Exit Accruals (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Beginning balance | $ 14,527
Lease exit expense | (409)
Payments | (1,581)
Ending balance | $ 12,537

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- Definition Lease exit expense. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Lease exit payment. + References No definition available. + Details
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