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Stock and Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Unrecognized Compensation Expense) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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May 31, 2025 USD ($)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $ 88.3
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 2 years 3 months 18 days
Equity Option [Member] |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $ 49.9
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 2 years 6 months
Stock-settled market stock units (MSUs) |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $ 29.2
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 2 years
Performance Shares [Member] |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $ 9.2
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 2 years 2 months 12 days

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