STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Plan Information and P&L Impact (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) plan shares	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Number of active plans \| plan	1
Income tax benefit related to non-cash compensation	$ 12.0	$ 14.1	$ 11.4
Excess tax (benefit) expense	$ 5.1	$ (11.7)	$ (2.5)
Equity Award Plan
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Number of shares authorized \| shares	6.7
Term of plan	10 years

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