Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Article 12
-Section 13
-Sentence Column B

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Reduced Principal Amount of Interest Rate Swaps

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Interest Rate Swap Agreements (Footnote) (Detail) $ in Thousands, € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€)	Aug. 31, 2015
U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaption 1 \| LIBOR
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates	2.00%	2.00%
Interest rate swap aggregate principal amount used to economically hedge on new debt \| $	$ 160,000
U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaption 1 \| LIBOR \| Third Party
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates			1.97%
Euro-denominated interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Reducing principal amount of interest rate swaps	$ 84,200	€ 70.1
Interest rate swap aggregate principal amount used to economically hedge on new debt \| €		€ 194.1
Teekay LNG \| U.S. Dollar-denominated interest rate swaption 1 \| LIBOR
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates			3.10%
Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Variable interest rate on debt	0.30%	0.30%
Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Variable interest rate on debt	4.00%	4.00%