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Deferred Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Deferred compensation | [1] | $ 6,500,000 | $ (11,903,000) | $ 9,496,000
Deferred compensation liability |  | $ 43,988,000 | $ 38,730,000 |
[1] | In 2014 and 2013, deferred compensation expense (income) was included in administrative expenses. The 2014 and 2013 amounts have been changed to conform to the current year presentation.

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- Definition Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date. + References No definition available. + Details
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