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Stock and Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Composition Of Share-Based Compensation Expense-By Grant Type) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes $ 16,648 $ 11,059 $ 47,357 $ 37,851
Stock Options [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 4,564 4,571 18,805 17,456
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 9,238 3,982 17,630 10,849
Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 2,589 2,291 9,612 8,129
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 257 215 760 704
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 0 550 550
Restricted Stock [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 163