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Debt (Shelf Facility Agreements) (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 28, 2020 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio of total indebtedness to EBITDA | 3.00
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio of total indebtedness to EBITDA after material acquisition | 3.50
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to total interest expense | 3.00
Met Life Note Purchase Agreement [Member] |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 250,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity | 180,000,000
Prudential Note Purchase Agreement [Member] |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | 250,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity | $ 200,000,000

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