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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (Other long-term assets, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Other long-term assets
   
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]    
Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 13.6us-gaap_UnamortizedDebtIssuanceExpense
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$ 14.3us-gaap_UnamortizedDebtIssuanceExpense
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