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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2020 USD ($) claim
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of pending claims | claim | 0
Purchase Commitment [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Commitment outstanding | $ 0
Indemnification Agreement 2 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Liabilities related to indemnification agreement | 0
Senior Officers And Directors [Member] | Indemnification Agreement 1 [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Liabilities related to indemnification agreement | $ 0
Minimum [Member] | Purchase Commitment [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Purchase commitment period | 2 months
Maximum [Member] | Purchase Commitment [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Purchase commitment period | 6 months

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