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ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS (Definite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 24, 2016 USD ($)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, finite-lived intangibles | $ 654.6
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life | 13 years
Customer relationships |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, finite-lived intangibles | $ 163.5
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life | 15 years
Acquired software and technology |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, finite-lived intangibles | $ 104.1
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life | 4 years 3 months 18 days
Purchased data files |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, finite-lived intangibles | $ 373.4
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life | 15 years
Non-compete agreements |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, finite-lived intangibles | $ 3.8
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life | 1 year
Trade names and other intangible assets |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, finite-lived intangibles | $ 9.8
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life | 1 year

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