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General - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 29, 2012
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Adjustment amounts on gross basis in revenues and expenses | $ 139 | $ 127
Repairs and maintenance costs | $ 225 | $ 236

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- Definition The aggregate costs of keeping the property in good condition but that do not appreciably prolong the life or increase the value of the property. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6880815&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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