ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AOCI by Components) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (3,778)	$ (114,451)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications(1)	(19,461)	111,230
Reclassification for (gain) loss (2)	(1,499)	(6,968)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(20,960)	104,262
Ending balance	(24,738)	(10,189)
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications from derivatives, tax expense	10,100	(15,800)
Reclassifications for (gains) losses from derivatives included in net earnings, tax benefits	300	1,700
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(126,045)	(245,897)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications(1)	23,493	41,429
Reclassification for (gain) loss (2)	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	23,493	41,429
Ending balance	(102,552)	(204,468)
Derivatives
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	135,257	138,242
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications(1)	(42,945)	68,045
Reclassification for (gain) loss (2)	(1,499)	(6,970)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(44,444)	61,075
Ending balance	90,813	199,317
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(12,990)	(6,796)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications(1)	(9)	1,756
Reclassification for (gain) loss (2)	0	2
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(9)	1,758
Ending balance	$ (12,999)	$ (5,038)