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Legal Matters (Details) (Nevada Development Contract Litigation, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2015
acre
Nevada Development Contract Litigation
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Acres of purchased land by LVDA 83us-gaap_AreaOfRealEstateProperty
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Expected compensatory damages $ 55us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue
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Expected interest charges $ 41kbh_PrejudgmentInterestForLitigation
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