Income Taxes (Accrued Interests and Penalties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Accrued Interests and Penalties [Roll Forward]
Accrued interest and penalties, beginning of the year	$ 0	$ 59,937
Accrual of interest and penalties (primarily related to state audits)	95	0
Reduction of interest and penalties	(95)	(59,937)
Accrued interest and penalties, end of the year	$ 0	$ 0

Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Roll Forward]

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- Definition

Amount of increase (decrease) to previously recorded tax expense. Includes, but is not limited to, significant settlements of income tax disputes, and unusual tax positions or infrequent actions taken by the entity, including tax assessment reversal, and IRS tax settlement.

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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Amount of expense for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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