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Earnings Per Share and Stock Issuances - Additional Information (Details) - November 2019 [Member] $ in Millions | Aug. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Class of Stock [Line Items] |
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 586.0
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 600.0

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