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Derivatives - Fair Value of Derivatives Reported on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	$ 275	$ 682
Derivative Liabilities	219,172	164,001
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	275	250
Derivative Liabilities	1,046	1,579
Total Return Swaps and Other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets		432
Derivative Liabilities	4,688
Lazard Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liabilities	$ 213,438	$ 162,422

Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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