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The amount of revenue recognized for the period under subleasing arrangements.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 840

-SubTopic 20

-Section 55

-Paragraph 3

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6584307&loc=d3e41620-112719

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The amount of an asset, typically cash, provided to a counterparty to provide certain assurance of performance by the entity pursuant to the terms of a written or oral agreement, such as a lease.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.8,17)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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Represents the amount of additional short term overlapping rent expense during the period.

No definition available.

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Represents area of land for lease.

No definition available.

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Represents the operating lease exit cost related to relocation.

No definition available.