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Noncontrolling Interests (Reconciliation Of Income From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2010
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| Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] | ||
| Income from continuing operations | $ 65.5 | $ 162.0 |
| Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests | (0.9) | (1.6) |
| Income from continuing operations attributable to Ensco | $ 64.6 | $ 160.4 |
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the reporting entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any, which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles which are apportioned to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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