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Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill.

No definition available.

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Detail information of subsequent event by type. User is expected to use existing line items from elsewhere in the taxonomy as the primary line items for this disclosure, which is further associated with dimension and member elements pertaining to a subsequent event.

No definition available.

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Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Receivable

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Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Consideration, Upfront Fee

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Percentage of Company's Loan Principal Amount Required to be Held to Approve Amendment

No definition available.