The entity's actual interest coverage ratio, calculated as defined in the terms of the debt agreement.

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The entity's actual leverage ratio, calculated as defined in the terms of the debt agreement.

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The minimum interest coverage ratio required to be maintained under the terms of the debt agreement.

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The maximum leverage ratio allowed under the terms of the debt agreement.

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Represents the period for sending a written notice to the holders of debt in case of prepayment of the debt.

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Minimum percentage of the original aggregate principal amount of the debt that may be prepaid.

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Percentage price of original principal amount of debt at which debt can be redeemed by the issuer in the event of a change in control of the entity.

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Represents the period considered for maintenance of the interest coverage ratio.

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Represents the maximum priority debt of the entity, expressed as a percentage of consolidated net worth, allowed under the terms of the debt agreement.

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Amount of unused borrowing capacity under the long-term financing arrangement that is available to the entity as of the balance sheet date.

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The cash outflow for the settlement of long-term borrowing, with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, as it matures.

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Debt - Senior Notes (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 18, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2012 USD ($)
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Principal repayment of Senior Notes			$ 20.0
US Dollar notes under the Note Purchase Agreement
Debt
Senior notes				$ 240.0
Additional aggregate principal amount that may be issued		$ 600.0
Minimum percentage of original aggregate principal that may be prepaid		10.00%
Prepayment price as percentage of principal amount		100.00%
Prepayment price as percentage of principal amount, in the event of a change in control		100.00%
Maximum leverage ratio allowed		3.50
Period for interest coverage ratio		1 year
Minimum interest coverage ratio required		2.50
Priority debt as a percentage of consolidated net worth		25.00%
Actual leverage ratio		0.93
Actual interest coverage ratio		22.5
US Dollar notes under the Note Purchase Agreement \| Minimum
Debt
Written notice period to holders of the Notes		30 days
US Dollar notes under the Note Purchase Agreement \| Maximum
Debt
Written notice period to holders of the Notes		60 days
3.16% Series 2012A Senior Notes, Tranche A, due January 18, 2017 \| US Dollar notes under the Note Purchase Agreement
Debt
Senior notes				$ 20.0
Interest rate, stated percentage				3.16%
Principal repayment of Senior Notes	$ 20.0
3.74% Series 2012A Senior Notes, Tranche B, due January 18, 2019 \| US Dollar notes under the Note Purchase Agreement
Debt
Senior notes				$ 15.0
Interest rate, stated percentage				3.74%
4.31% Series 2012A Senior Notes, Tranche C, due January 18, 2022 \| US Dollar notes under the Note Purchase Agreement
Debt
Senior notes				$ 105.0
Interest rate, stated percentage				4.31%
4.46% Series 2012A Senior Notes, Tranche D, due January 18, 2024 \| US Dollar notes under the Note Purchase Agreement
Debt
Senior notes				$ 100.0
Interest rate, stated percentage				4.46%