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Retirement Plans (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 15, 2016 | Nov. 30, 2016 | Nov. 30, 2015
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer |  | $ 500 | $ 330
Required U.S. Pension Plan Contribution [Member] |  |  |
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer |  | 250 | 8
Voluntary U.S. Pension Plan Contribution [Member] |  |  |
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer |  | $ 250 | $ 322
December 2016 contribution |  |  |
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer | $ 250 |  |
December 2016 contribution required [Member] |  |  |
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer | $ 178 |  |

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