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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning of year | $ 4,527.9 |
End of year | 4,505.2 | $ 4,527.9
Consumer Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning of year | 3,398.9 | 3,385.4
Changes in preliminary purchase price allocation | 0.0 | 68.1
Foreign currency fluctuations | (21.3) | (54.6)
End of year | 3,377.6 | 3,398.9
Flavor Solutions Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning of year | 1,129.0 | 1,104.7
Changes in preliminary purchase price allocation | 0.0 | 34.1
Foreign currency fluctuations | (1.4) | (9.8)
End of year | $ 1,127.6 | $ 1,129.0

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