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Debt (Term Loan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  |  |  | 6 Months Ended |  |  |
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Apr. 30, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Apr. 15, 2016 | Jan. 26, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Term Loan |  |  |  |  | $ 750.0 |  |  | $ 0.0
$1.5 Billion Term Loan Credit Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Term Loan |  |  |  |  | 750.0 | $ 1,500.0 | $ 1,500.0 |
Maturity date | Apr. 30, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2017 |  |  |  |
Repayments of Debt |  |  |  |  | $ 750.0 |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage |  |  |  |  | 2.00% |  |  |
Percentage of debt repayment in next twelve months |  |  | 5.00% | 5.00% |  |  |  |
Percentage of debt repayment in third year | 45.00% | 45.00% |  |  |  |  |  |

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