Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative.

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative.

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The number of derivative instruments of a particular group held by the entity.

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Derivatives - Schedule of Derivatives (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) instrument	Jan. 03, 2019 USD ($) instrument	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 24, 2018 USD ($) instrument
Interest Rate Swap Maturing April 22, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of instruments \| instrument	4
Fixed Rate	2.8297%
Notional amount \| $	$ 1,500,000
Interest Rate Swap Maturing January 22, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of instruments \| instrument	2
Fixed Rate	2.3802%			2.3802%
Notional amount \| $	$ 500,000
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of instruments \| instrument	4	2		4
Fixed Rate	2.8297%			2.8297%
Notional amount \| $		$ 500,000	$ 1,500,000	$ 1,500,000