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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
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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