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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 6 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes $ 15,379 $ 14,892 $ 38,608 $ 30,709
Stock Options [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 5,786 5,528 12,819 14,241
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 5,884 5,692 17,972 8,392
Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 2,891 2,844 6,711 7,023
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes 318 278 606 503
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 $ 500 $ 550 $ 500 $ 550