FAIR VALUE (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, excluding other borrowings and finance leases	$ 1,000.0	$ 1,400.0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, excluding other borrowings and finance leases	$ 900.9	$ 1,200.0