Components of Other Long Term Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Liabilities Other than long term debt non current
Deferred compensation liability	$ 137,724	$ 126,621
Other long-term liabilities	23,806	38,318
Total	$ 161,530	$ 164,939	[1]

[1] Derived from audited financial statements.