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Share - Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Y
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized 2.34      
Share Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]        
Aggregate number of Company's common stock for which options, SARs or restricted stock granted 3,714,825      
Outstanding Carolina group stock options converted to the Lorillard plan 714,825      
Maximum number of shares of Lorillard common stock with respect to which options or SARs granted to individual 500,000      
Stock Appreciation Right [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock Balance 858,537      
Stock Option And Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized 5.84      
Stock options Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life ( in years) 7.20      
Aggregate intrinsic value of awards outstanding $ 53      
Aggregate intrinsic value of awards vested 24      
Total intrinsic value of awards exercised 13      
Lorillard recorded pre-tax expense 5 8 5  
Related income tax benefit recognized 2 3 2  
Unamortized expense 7      
Restricted Stock [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock Awarded 199,842 184,350 89,433  
Stock Balance 436,873 252,683 89,433 4,057
Weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized 1.81      
Lorillard recorded pre-tax expense 11 5 2  
Related income tax benefit recognized 4 2    
Unamortized expense $ 16      
Non Qualified Stock Options [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock Awarded 596,748 [1]      
Stock Balance 604,417      
[1] Includes intercompany royalties between Issuer and other subsidiaries of a corresponding amount.