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Other Non-Current Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Non-current assets sold without recourse | $ 131,000,000 | $ 122,000,000
Minimum [Member] |  |
Long-term receivables expected collection period | 1 year |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Non-current assets sold , cost | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,000,000

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