Capital Stock and Share-Based Compensation Plans - Phantom (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023
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Number of directors as a percentage	33.33%

Common Stock, Minimum Number Of Directors Up For Election, As A Percentage Of Nominees, Common Stockholder Participation

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