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Changes in Level 3 Liabilities (Detail) (Contingent Consideration, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Contingent Consideration
   
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Fair Value Liabilities Beginning Balance $ 55.4us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationsRecurringBasisLiabilityValue
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$ 50.1us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationsRecurringBasisLiabilityValue
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Total (Gains) and Losses:    
Included in Earnings (0.1)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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[1] 5.3us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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[1]
Purchases, Issuances, Sales, and Settlements:    
Settlements (55.3)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements
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Fair Value Liabilities Ending Balance   55.4us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationsRecurringBasisLiabilityValue
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Unrealized (Gains) Losses Included in Earnings Related to Financial Instruments Held at December 31   $ 5.3ntrs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetAndLiabilitiesChangeInUnrealizedGainsLossesIncludedInEarningsOnInstrumentsStillHeld
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[1]
[1] Gains (losses) are recorded in other operating income (expense) within the consolidated statement of income.