Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Amortization of interest rate swap, net of tax benefit	$ 70	$ 103	$ 223	$ 310

Other Comprehensive Income, Amortization Adjustments on Derivatives, Included in Net Income, Tax

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