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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Purchased Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | 12 years |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 604,944 | $ 594,694
Accumulated Amortization | (395,074) | (337,841)
Net Carrying Amount | 209,870 | 256,853
Trade names |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 50,590 | 50,590
Net Carrying Amount | $ 50,590 | 50,590
Contractual agreements and customer relationships |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | 12 years |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 302,314 | 292,797
Accumulated Amortization | (199,861) | (175,199)
Net Carrying Amount | $ 102,453 | 117,598
Intellectual property |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | 8 years |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 174,373 | 173,771
Accumulated Amortization | (164,671) | (157,606)
Net Carrying Amount | 9,702 | 16,165
Trade names |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 77,667 | 77,536
Accumulated Amortization | (30,542) | (5,036)
Net Carrying Amount | $ 47,125 | $ 72,500

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