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Related Party Transactions (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] |
Related Party Ownership Interest | 10.00%

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- Definition Represents the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer's ownership interest in the National Football League Washington Redskins professional football team. + References No definition available. + Details
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