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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Excess tax benefits (shortfall) | $ (237,000) | $ 641,000 | $ 5,427,000
Uncertain tax liabilities | 0 | 0 | $ 0
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member] |  |  |
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Excess tax benefits (shortfall) | $ 200,000 | $ 600,000 |

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