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General - Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2017 | Feb. 29, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Fees, taxes and charges collected by us from our guests | $ 143 | $ 136

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