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Amount of non-cash amortization of intangible asset (liability) for above and below market leases.

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Amount of addition (reduction) to the amount at which an asset could be incurred (settled) in a current transaction between willing parties.

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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Weighted average remaining lease term for operating lease, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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