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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Shares Repurchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020	Aug. 31, 2019
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Shares repurchased	62,282	56,503	75,462
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$ 5,542	$ 3,651	$ 4,604

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award, Amount

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Number of shares purchased for issuance under share-based payment arrangement.

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