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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location) (Details) - Interest Expense [Member] - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2022 | Feb. 28, 2021 | Feb. 28, 2022 | Feb. 28, 2021
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net |  | $ 1,452 | $ 1,629 | $ 2,858 | $ 3,238
Underlying Hedged Transaction [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net | [1] | 544 | 676 | 1,101 | 1,360
Interest Rate Swap And Cross-Currency Swap [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net | [2] | $ 908 | $ 953 | $ 1,757 | $ 1,878
[1] | This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the underlying hedged transactions.
[2] | This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

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