Lease Termination and Impairment Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Lease Termination and Impairment Charges
Long-lived assets held and used, impairment charges	$ 121	$ 727	$ 1,533	$ 34,572
Lease termination charges		1,901		17,524
Facility exit charges	45		582
Lease termination and impairment charges	$ 166	$ 2,628	$ 2,115	$ 52,096

The charge against earnings resulting from the closure or discontinuation of use of facilities.

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The charge against earnings resulting from early termination of leases and from the aggregate write-down of tangible assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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Gain (loss) related to the termination of a contract between the parties. The termination may be due to many causes including early termination of a lease by a lessee, a breach of contract by one party, or a failure to perform.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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