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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items] |  |  |
Rental expenses for all operating lease | $ 46.5 | $ 40.6 | $ 41.4

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