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Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2021
Minimum |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Finite lived intangible assets, useful life | 5 years
Maximum |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Finite lived intangible assets, useful life | 25 years

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- Definition Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] + References No definition available. + Details
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