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Long-Term Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Unrealized Losses On Short Term And Long Term Investments [Line Items]
Minimum period for which failed auction securities been in unrealized loss position	12 months
Failed Auction Security [Member]
Unrealized Losses On Short Term And Long Term Investments [Line Items]
Amortized cost of securities	$ 3,000,000	$ 3,000,000
Period for which failed auction securities been in unrealized loss position	exceeds 12 months
Estimated Fair Value	$ 2,576,000	2,526,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	424,000	474,000
Aggregate credit loss	38,000	$ 41,000	$ 42,000	$ 48,000
Aggregate temporary impairment loss	$ 386,000

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Amount, before tax, of unrealized loss in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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