Stock And Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Expected Cash Settlement Range Upon Restricted Stock Unit Vesting) (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($)
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fiscal 2021	$ 21,342
Fiscal 2022	23,470
Fiscal 2023	26,662
Total expected cash settlements	71,474
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fiscal 2021	56,912
Fiscal 2022	62,586
Fiscal 2023	71,099
Total expected cash settlements	$ 190,597

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected Cash Payouts Upon Vesting In Next Fiscal Year

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected Cash Payouts Upon Vesting In Three Years

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected Cash Payouts Upon Vesting In Two Years

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