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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - Forward Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Minimum maturity period, foreign currency derivative |  |  | 30 days |
Maximum maturity period, foreign currency derivative |  |  | 1 year |
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts | $ 2.3 | $ (1.2) | $ 0.8 | $ (2.5)

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