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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2019 m² | Aug. 31, 2019 ft²
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rent expense | $ 18,873,000 | $ 17,212,000 | $ 15,637,000 |  |
GolfPark Plaza, S.A [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Renewal term | 5 years |  |  |  |
Panama [Member] | GolfPark Plaza, S.A [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Area of property |  |  |  | 1,670 | 17,976
Operating leases, Term | 15 years |  |  |  |
Rent expense | $ 105,700 | $ 105,700 | $ 105,700 |  |

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