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Share-Based Compensation (Composition Of Share-Based Compensation Expense-By Grant Type) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2010
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes $ 11,059 $ 11,858 $ 37,851 $ 34,362
Stock Options [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 4,571 3,490 17,456 13,650
Restricted Stock [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 0 1,372 163 4,463
Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 2,291 1,207 8,129 4,626
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 3,982 5,574 10,849 10,386
Stock Grants To Non-Employee Directors [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 0 0 550 475
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes $ 215 $ 215 $ 704 $ 762