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Retirement Plans - Schedule of Tax Qualified Pension Plans Contributions (Details) - U.S. Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2018 | Nov. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Defined benefit plan contributions by employer | $ 500 | $ 750
Defined Contribution Plan, Tax Status [Extensible List] | us-gaap:QualifiedPlanMember | us-gaap:QualifiedPlanMember
Required Contribution [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Defined benefit plan contributions by employer |  | $ 268
Voluntary Contribution [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Defined benefit plan contributions by employer | $ 500 | $ 482

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