| Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Other Information Pertaining to Stock Option Grants) (Details) - Stock Options [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
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| May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2014 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 14.5 | $ 17.6 | $ 18.9 | 
| Total grant-date fair value of stock options vested | $ 4.0 | $ 3.6 | $ 3.0 | 
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- Definition Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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