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POST EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2016 | Aug. 31, 2017 | Aug. 31, 2016 | Aug. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Maximum contribution rate of annual eligible earnings to be matched under 401(k) plans |  | 4.00% |  |
United States Operations [Member] |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized |  | $ 1.8 | $ 1.7 | $ 1.3
Foreign Plan [Member] |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized |  | $ 3.1 | $ 3.1 | $ 1.8
Maximum [Member] | Non-Officer [Member] |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Employee contribution rate | 2.00% |  |  |

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