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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015
Investments and Cash [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 21,172	$ 15,945
Due after one year	21,546	12,955
Total	$ 42,718	$ 28,900

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