PENSION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANS: Net Periodic Pension Costs and Benefits Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Feb. 28, 2017 |
Feb. 29, 2016 |
Nov. 30, 2016 |
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| Defined benefit and postemployment plans, net pension cost | $ 1,644 | $ 41 | |
| Defined benefit and postemployment plans, contributions | 644 | 515 | |
| Unfunded liabilities related to defined pension and postemployment plans | 16,717 | $ 16,113 | |
| Defined contribution plans, contribution | 8,209 | $ 7,289 | |
| Deferred compensation liability | $ 7,513 | $ 7,468 | |
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- Definition Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of contributions made by the employer to defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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