Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities and Financial Risks - Foreign Currency Exchange Risks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items]
Gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 52	$ (503)	$ (118)
Foreign currency contract commitments	3,000
Sterling-denominated
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items]
Gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustment	(33)	$ 48	$ (21)
Notional amount	$ 670

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative.

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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature.

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