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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization of intangible assets | $ 148.4 | $ 141.9 | $ 140.8
Service contracts |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Weighted average amortization period | 13 years |  |
Capitalized contract costs |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Weighted average amortization period | 7 years |  |
Noncompete and consulting agreements |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Weighted average amortization period | 5 years |  |
Other |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Weighted average amortization period | 10 years |  |

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