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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Earnings) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
       
Derivative [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCL $ 2,890 [1] $ (3,380) [1] $ 3,352 [1] $ (6,392) [1]
Loss reclassified from AOCL into CAF Income (2,605) [1] (3,293) [1] (5,510) [1] (6,528) [1]
Gain recognized in CAF income 57 [2] 0 [2] 78 [2] 0 [2]
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
       
Derivative [Line Items]        
Loss recognized in CAF income $ 0 [3] $ 0 [3] $ 0 [3] $ (1) [3]
[1] (1)Represents the effective portion.
[2] Represents the ineffective portion.
[3] Represents the loss on interest rate swaps, the net periodic settlements and accrued interest.