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Funds Held for Clients and Corporate Investments (Classification of Investments on Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2023	May 31, 2023
Funds Held for Clients and Corporate Investments [Abstract]
Funds held for clients	$ 5,439.7	$ 4,118.8
Corporate investments	34.4	373.4
Long-term corporate investments	1.6	3.8
Total funds held for clients and corporate investments, Fair value	$ 5,475.7	$ 4,496.0

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Amount of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), classified as noncurrent.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the funds held on behalf of others and that are expected to be liquidated within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. This does not include funds held under reinsurance agreements.

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