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Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Additional Information) (Details) - Foreign Plan $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |
Service period | 8 years
Switzerland Plan |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |
Service period | 8 years
Switzerland Plan | Minimum |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected cash contributions | $ 9.5
Switzerland Plan | Maximum |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected cash contributions | $ 11.7

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