Discontinued Operations & Other Divestiture Charges Other Divestiture Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Impairment & divestiture (benefits) charges	$ 139	$ (1,356)

Impairment & divestiture charges related to the disposition of business

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