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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Numeric) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2018 USD ($) buildings | Dec. 01, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 02, 2016 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Royalty Expense | $ 119.1 | $ 100.9 | $ 79.8 |
Operating leases, rent expense, minimum rentals | $ 137.2 | $ 115.4 | $ 92.9 |
Number of corporate headquarter office buildings | buildings | 3 |  |  |
Almaden Tower [Member] |  |  |  |
Asset acquisition, purchase price |  |  |  |
Investment in lease receivable |  |  |  | $ 80.4
Option to purchase building, purchase price |  |  |  | 103.6
Capitalized amount for building purchase |  |  |  | $ 104.2

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