Employee Benefit Plans - accumulated benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 24, 2013
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets [Abstract]
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	$ 1,123,972	$ 1,147,938
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	728,844	827,764
Projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets [Abstract]
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	1,202,714	1,195,923
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$ 790,614	$ 863,826

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate benefit obligation for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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