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Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Grants For The Period) (Details) shares in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 29, 2019 installment shares
TSR Units [Member] |
Granted, shares | 141
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] |
Granted, shares | 376
Award vesting period | 3 years
Number of equal annual installments | installment | 3
Service-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] |
Granted, shares | 1,276
Number of equal annual installments | installment | 3
Catch-Up Provision [Member] | Maximum | Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] |
Granted, shares | 160
No Catch-Up Provision [Member] | Maximum | Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] |
Granted, shares | 213

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