The total charge for the use of long-lived amortization assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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- Definition

Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Capital Leases, Term of Contract

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- Definition

Amount before accumulated depreciation of leased physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 840

-SubTopic 30

-Section 45

-Paragraph 1

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6455314&loc=d3e45014-112735

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- Definition

The total gross amount less the charge for the use of the long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 840

-SubTopic 30

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (a)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6455398&loc=d3e45280-112737

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Schedule for composition of capital leased assets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014 Minimum [Member]	May 31, 2014 Maximum [Member]	May 31, 2014 Land [Member]	May 31, 2013 Land [Member]	May 31, 2014 Building [Member]	May 31, 2013 Building [Member]	May 31, 2014 Equipment [Member]	May 31, 2013 Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital lease period			1 year	40 years
Capital leased assets, Gross	$ 0	$ 40.0			$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 39.0	$ 0	$ 1.0
Accumulated amortization	0	(13.4)
Total	$ 0	$ 26.6