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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2014
Nov. 30, 2014
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2014
Nov. 30, 2013
Pension Plans          
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]          
Pension Contributions $ 1.4us-gaap_PensionContributions
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Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit          
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]          
Benefit cost of settlement event   3.7us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1
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3.7us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1
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United States Pension Plan          
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]          
Pension Contributions       0us-gaap_PensionContributions
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United Kingdom Pension Plan          
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]          
Pension Contributions       $ 0.7us-gaap_PensionContributions
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