STOCK OWNERSHIP AND COMPENSATION PLANS (Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Valuing Options Granted) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)	$ 36.09	$ 26.80	$ 21.82
Expected volatility	27.40%	26.40%	25.60%
Dividend yield	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Risk-free interest rate	4.20%	2.00%	0.60%
Expected holding period, in years	4 years 10 months 24 days	4 years 10 months 24 days	4 years 9 months 18 days
Performance share units with market-based relative TSR goal
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)	$ 171.58	$ 130.00	$ 150.15
Expected volatility	25.00%	29.90%	30.20%
Dividend yield	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Risk-free interest rate	4.40%	1.70%	0.20%