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Income Taxes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits Narrative [Abstract] |
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued | $ 1.0
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible | $ 1.4

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- Definition Amount of decrease reasonably possible in the next twelve months for the unrecognized tax benefit. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 740 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 15 -Subparagraph (d)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84230637&loc=d3e32718-109319 + Details
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- Definition The amount of estimated penalties and interest accrued as of the balance sheet date arising from income tax examinations. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 740 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 15 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84230637&loc=d3e32718-109319 + Details
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