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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Nov. 30, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2020
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Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent | $ 144 | $ 872
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent | (5,177) | (3,813)
Net Tax Effect | 1,323 | 881
Net OCI | (3,854) | (2,932)
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Non-current Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent | 144 | 872
Net Tax Effect | (43) | (265)
Net OCI | 101 | 607
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent | (1,790) | (828)
Net Tax Effect | 541 | 248
Net OCI | (1,249) | (580)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent | (3,531) | (3,857)
Net Tax Effect | 825 | 898
Net OCI | $ (2,706) | $ (2,959)

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