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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITY - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | May 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] |
Accrued buyout liability, noncurrent | $ 49.1

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