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Long-Term Debt - Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Feb. 28, 2014 Subsequent Event Term Loan
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Schedule Of Long Term Debt Maturities [Line Items] |  |  |
2014 | $ 15.2 |  | $ 15.2
2015 | 219.2 |  | 219.2
2016 | 13.1 |  | 13.1
2017 | 22.4 |  | 22.4
2018 | 11.3 |  | 11.3
2019 and thereafter | 535.6 |  | 715.6
Subtotal | 816.8 |  | 996.8
Less amounts representing interest on capital leases | 64.3 |  | 64.3
Total long-term debt | $ 752.5 | $ 910.1 | $ 932.5

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- Definition Amounts included in gross payments under long-term debt and capital leases representing interest on capital leases and discount on other debt obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Includes capital lease obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Gross amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year, including interest on capital leases and discount on other debt obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Gross amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year, including interest on capital leases and discount on other debt obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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