Leases (Future Minimum Lease Payments under Operating and Finance Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Operating Leases
Minimum lease payments	$ 118
Less than 1 year	18
1-3 years	34
3-5 years	28
After 5 years	38
Finance Leases
Minimum lease payments	48
Less than 1 year	24
1-3 years	24
3-5 years	0
After 5 years	0
Leases signed but not yet commenced	$ 28

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