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POST EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($) country | Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Maximum contribution rate of annual eligible earnings to be matched under 401(k) plans | 4.00% |  |
Number of countries have unfunded post-employment benefit plans (defined benefit plans) in which the subsidiary is required to pay a specified benefit | country | 3 |  |
U.S. federal |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer contributions | $ 2.9 | $ 2.9 | $ 2.6
Foreign Plan |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer contributions | $ 4.5 | $ 3.6 | $ 3.0
Maximum | Non-Officer |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee contribution rate | 2.00% |  |

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