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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Uncertain tax positions, reserves |  |  | $ 550,000
Uncertain tax position, tax rate |  |  | 33.70%
Effective tax rate | 34.90% | 34.30% | 35.50%

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