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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Detail) $ in Thousands, € in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2018 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2019 segment	Dec. 28, 2017 EUR (€)	Dec. 28, 2017 USD ($)
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Number of operating segments \| segment		2
Affiliated Entity \| Jefferies
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from contributions from parent	$ 598,200
Payment made in related party transaction	76,000
Related party transaction, related deferred tax liabilities transferred	$ 50,900
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC
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Ownership percentage	50.00%
GERMANY \| Pension Plan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consideration for release of indemnity relating to pension obligations				$ 3,250
Jefferies Bache Limited \| GERMANY \| Pension Plan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Defined benefit pension obligations and insurance contracts transfer amount \| €			€ 6.5