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Goodwill and Intangibles Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2017
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges | $ 0 | $ 15,447,000 | $ 2,900,000
Beauty |  |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash intangible asset impairment charges | $ 0 | 15,447,000 |
Non-cash impairment charges (after tax) |  | $ 13,800,000 | $ 2,500,000

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- Definition The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, to fair value, net of tax. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill. + References No definition available. + Details
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