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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Stock Based Compensation) (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2019 item
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] |  |
Number of equity awards issued | item |  | 3
Separation charge | $ 3,800,000 |
Other separation costs | 892,000 |
Separation charge, net of tax | 3,600,000 |
Non-cash charges related to accelerated compensation costs | $ 2,900,000 |

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