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Contingencies and Other Accrued Losses - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | May 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Litigation settlement fund | $ 9.3

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- Definition Litigation settlement fund. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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Balance Type: | na
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