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Income Tax - Accrued Interest and Penalties on Uncertain Tax Position (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Disclosure Of Change In Tax Positions [Abstract] |  |  |
Accrued interest on uncertain tax position | $ 713 | $ 867 | $ 800
Accrued penalties on uncertain tax position | 384 | 461 | 486
Total accrued interest and penalties on uncertain tax position | $ 1,097 | $ 1,328 | $ 1,286

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