INTANGIBLES (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Intangibles [Abstract]
Net amortization of intangible assets	$ 10.7	$ 11.9	$ 14.0
2019	7.4
2020	7.2
2021	7.0
2022	6.7
2023	6.4
Thereafter	$ 26.5

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