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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Indemnification Obligation |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Litigation matters, liabilities | $ 0 | $ 0
Merger and Acquisition Related Claims | Maximum |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Obligations under Director and Officer Indemnifications per incident | 10,000,000 |
Securities Related Claims |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Obligations under Director and Officer Indemnifications per incident | 10,000,000 |
Non-Securities Related Claims |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Obligations under Director and Officer Indemnifications per incident | $ 10,000,000 |

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