Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2023	Feb. 28, 2023
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Deferred tax	$ 20.4	$ 32.6

The balance of deferred taxes on items remaining in accumulated other comprehensive income loss

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