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Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities and Financial Risk - Reconciliation of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization, Which Represents Trademarks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Nov. 30, 2017
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment charge |  |  | $ 50
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 1,169 | $ 1,179 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (2) | (10) |
Ending Balance | 1,167 | 1,169 | 1,179
NAA Segment |  |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | 927 | 928 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance | 927 | 927 | 928
EA Segment |  |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | 242 | 251 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (2) | (10) |
Ending Balance | $ 240 | $ 242 | $ 251

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