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Other Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011
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Liabilities Other than long term debt non current |  |
Deferred compensation liability (See note 9) | $ 100,645 | $ 90,060
Other long-term liabilities | 25,572 | 18,016
Total | $ 126,217 | $ 108,076

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