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Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Right of return assets | $ 6.4 | $ 10.3
Customers with Rights of Return, Cash Discounts and Other Credits |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Refund liabilities | 28.1 | 31.0
Customers with Rebate, Marketing, and Trade Promotion Programs |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Refund liabilities | $ 33.9 | $ 27.7

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