Summary of Treasury Stock Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017 $ / shares
Minimum
Schedule of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Market Value of Restricted Shares	$ 40.40
Maximum
Schedule of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Market Value of Restricted Shares	$ 44.44

Market value per share of restricted shares withheld by company related to restricted stock vesting

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