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Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) renewal_period | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Lease not yet commenced, term (in years) | 10 years 6 months |  |
Lease not yet commenced, renewal term (in years) | 5 years |  |
Lease not yet commenced, total minimum lease payments | $ 71.7 |  |
Operating leases, rent expense |  | $ 27.0 | $ 20.7
Maximum |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Leases, remaining lease term | 10 years |  |
Building |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Finance lease, number of renewal periods | renewal_period | 4 |  |
Finance lease, renewal term (in years) | 5 years |  |

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