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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortized And Non-Amortized Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Nov. 30, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018
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Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross carrying amount | $ 336.8 | $ 308.3 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization | 127.4 | 104.3 |
Goodwill | 4,986.3 | 4,505.2 |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, total | 8,016.3 | 7,148.2 |
Total goodwill and intangible assets, Gross carrying amount | 8,353.1 | 7,456.5 |
Total goodwill and intangible assets, Accumulated amortization | 127.4 | 104.3 |
Goodwill [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 4,986.3 | 4,505.2 |
Brand Names [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 3,030.0 | 2,643.0 |
Consumer Segment [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 3,711.2 | 3,377.6 | $ 3,398.9
Flavor Solutions Segment [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 1,275.1 | $ 1,127.6 | $ 1,129.0

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