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Tax Characterization of Dividends per Share on Common Shares (Parenthetical) (Detail) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Dividends Payable [Line Items] |  |
Dividend declared per share | $ 0.44 | $ 1.76
Qualified dividend as defined by the IRS |  |
Dividends Payable [Line Items] |  |
Dividend declared per share | 0.042774 |
Qualified dividend as defined by the IRS |  |
Dividends Payable [Line Items] |  |
Dividend declared per share | $ 0.040745 |

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