Leases - Future Lease Payments Not Commenced (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Leases that have not commenced with future lease payments	$ 8.2

Lease Liability, Payments Due, Leases Not Commenced with Future Lease Payments, Excluding Purchase Options

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