McCormick & Company (MKC) 10-K 29 Jan 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	31-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013	31-May-13
			Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]	Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	'MCCORMICK & CO INC	'	'	'	'	'
Trading Symbol	'mkc	'	'	'	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000063754	'	'	'	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--11-30	'	'	'	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'	'	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Nov-13	'	'	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'	'	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'	'	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	'	12,162,320	'	119,002,068	'
Entity Public Float	'	$8,781,845,800	'	$525,850,995	'	$8,255,994,805
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'	'	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'	'	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Income_Statement

Consolidated Income Statement (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	$4,123.40	$4,014.20	$3,697.60
Cost of goods sold	2,457.60	2,396.40	2,175.10
Gross profit	1,665.80	1,617.80	1,522.50
Selling, general and administrative expense	1,075	1,039.50	982.2
Special charges	25	0	0
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3	0	0
Operating income	550.5	578.3	540.3
Interest expense	53.3	54.6	51.2
Other income, net	2.2	2.4	2.3
Income from consolidated operations before income taxes	499.4	526.1	491.4
Income taxes	133.6	139.8	142.6
Net income from consolidated operations	365.8	386.3	348.8
Income from unconsolidated operations	23.2	21.5	25.4
Net income	$389	$407.80	$374.20
Earnings per sharebbasic (usd per share)	$2.94	$3.07	$2.82
Earnings per sharebdiluted (usd per share)	$2.91	$3.04	$2.79

Consolidated_Statement_of_Comp

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$389	$407.80	$374.20
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	1.3	1.9	0.8
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	235.6	-126.9	-81
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-3.5	-15.5	-8.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax	11.8	-2.4	3.8
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-87.1	43	25.8
Comprehensive income	$547.10	$307.90	$315.40

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$63	$79
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $4.1 for 2013 and $4.0 for 2012	495.5	465.9
Inventories	676.9	615
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	134.8	125.5
Total current assets	1,370.20	1,285.40
Property, plant and equipment, net	576.6	547.3
Goodwill	1,798.50	1,695.30
Intangible assets, net	333.4	323.5
Investments and other assets	371	313.9
Total assets	4,449.70	4,165.40
Liabilities	'	'
Short-term borrowings	211.6	140.3
Current portion of long-term debt	2.5	252.3
Trade accounts payable	387.3	375.8
Other accrued liabilities	461.7	419.2
Total current liabilities	1,063.10	1,187.60
Long-term debt	1,019	779.2
Other long-term liabilities	419.9	498.4
Total liabilities	2,502	2,465.20
Shareholdersb equity	'	'
Retained earnings	970.4	934.6
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-0.3	-159.9
Non-controlling interests	15.2	17.3
Total shareholdersb equity	1,947.70	1,700.20
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	4,449.70	4,165.40
Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	'
Common stock	352.8	332.6
Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	'
Common stock	$609.60	$575.60

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet_Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Trade accounts receivable, allowances	$4.10	$4
Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	320	320
Common stock, shares issued	12.1	12.4
Common stock, shares outstanding	12.1	12.4
Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	320	320
Common stock, shares issued	119	120.1
Common stock, shares outstanding	119	120.1

Consolidated_Cash_Flow_Stateme

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Operating activities	'	'	'
Net income	$389	$407.80	$374.20
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	106	102.8	98.3
Stock-based compensation	18.7	20.2	13
Special charges	25	0	0
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3	0	0
Loss on sale of assets	0.3	0.8	0.8
Deferred income taxes	-15.3	24.3	38
Income from unconsolidated operations	-23.2	-21.5	-25.4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	-29.2	-38.8	-8.6
Inventories	-59.9	1.2	-111.3
Trade accounts payable	12.1	8.2	49.3
Other assets and liabilities	21.8	-65.6	-104.5
Dividends received from unconsolidated affiliates	4.6	15.6	16.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	465.2	455	340
Investing activities	'	'	'
Acquisitions of businesses and joint venture interests	-142.3	0	-441.4
Capital expenditures	-99.9	-110.3	-96.7
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2.5	1.3	0.6
Net cash used in investing activities	-239.7	-109	-537.5
Financing activities	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings, net	71.9	-76.6	216.7
Long-term debt borrowings	246.2	0.8	252
Long-term debt repayments	-251.4	-4.7	-101.1
Proceeds from exercised stock options	44.7	53.1	58
Common stock acquired by purchase	-177.4	-132.2	-89.3
Dividends paid	-179.9	-164.7	-148.5
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-245.9	-324.3	187.8
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	4.4	3.4	12.8
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-16	25.1	3.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	79	53.9	50.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$63	$79	$53.90

Consolidated_Statement_Of_Shar

Consolidated Statement Of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]	Non-Controlling Interests [Member]	Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]
Balance, Value at Nov. 30, 2010	$1,462.70	$756.50	$700.90	($3.70)	$9	'
Balance, Shares at Nov. 30, 2010	'	12.5	'	'	'	120.6
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	374.2	'	374.2	'	'	'
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	0.8	'	'	'	0.8	'
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-55.3	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-59.6	'	'	'	'	'
Currency translation adjustment	-8.2	'	'	'	-4.3	'
Non-controlling interest of acquired business	11.9	'	'	'	11.9	'
Dividends	-152.5	'	-152.5	'	'	'
Dividends attributable to non-controlling interest	-0.6	'	'	'	-0.6	'
Stock-based compensation	13	13	'	'	'	'
Shares purchased and retired, Shares	'	-0.3	'	'	'	-1.8
Shares purchased and retired, Value	-96.4	-12.6	-83.8	'	'	'
Shares issued, including tax benefit , Shares	'	1.4	'	'	'	0.5
Shares issued, including tax benefit, Value	65	65	'	'	'	'
Equal exchange, shares	'	-1.2	'	'	'	1.2
Equal exchange, amount	0	'	'	'	'	'
Balance, Value at Nov. 30, 2011	1,618.50	821.9	838.8	-59	16.8	'
Balance, Shares at Nov. 30, 2011	'	12.4	'	'	'	120.5
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	407.8	'	407.8	'	'	'
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	1.9	'	'	'	1.9	'
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-100.9	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-101.8	'	'	'	'	'
Currency translation adjustment	-15.5	'	'	'	-0.9	'
Dividends	-168.4	'	-168.4	'	'	'
Dividends attributable to non-controlling interest	-0.5	'	'	'	-0.5	'
Stock-based compensation	20.2	20.2	'	'	'	'
Shares purchased and retired, Shares	'	-0.6	'	'	'	-2.4
Shares purchased and retired, Value	-169.1	-25.5	-143.6	'	'	'
Shares issued, including tax benefit , Shares	'	2	'	'	'	0.6
Shares issued, including tax benefit, Value	91.6	91.6	'	'	'	'
Equal exchange, shares	'	-1.4	'	'	'	1.4
Equal exchange, amount	0	'	'	'	'	'
Balance, Value at Nov. 30, 2012	1,700.20	908.2	934.6	-159.9	17.3	'
Balance, Shares at Nov. 30, 2012	'	12.4	'	'	'	120.1
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	389	'	389	'	'	'
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	1.3	'	'	'	1.3	'
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	159.6	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	156.8	'	'	'	'	'
Currency translation adjustment	-3.5	'	'	'	-2.8	'
Dividends	-183.3	'	-183.3	'	'	'
Dividends attributable to non-controlling interest	0.6	'	'	'	0.6	'
Stock-based compensation	18.7	18.7	'	'	'	'
Shares purchased and retired, Shares	'	-0.3	'	'	'	-2.5
Shares purchased and retired, Value	-189.4	-19.5	-169.9	'	'	'
Shares issued, including tax benefit , Shares	'	1.1	'	'	'	0.3
Shares issued, including tax benefit, Value	55	55	'	'	'	'
Equal exchange, shares	'	-1.1	'	'	'	1.1
Equal exchange, amount	0	'	'	'	'	'
Balance, Value at Nov. 30, 2013	$1,947.70	$962.40	$970.40	($0.30)	$15.20	'
Balance, Shares at Nov. 30, 2013	'	12.1	'	'	'	119

Consolidated_Statement_Of_Shar1

Consolidated Statement Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Change in derivative financial instruments, tax	'	'	'
Unrealized components of pension plans, tax	'	'	'
Shares issued, tax benefit	$12.60	$13.30	$12.50

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Consolidation
	The financial statements include the accounts of our majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, over which we exercise significant influence, but not control, are accounted for by the equity method. Accordingly, our share of net income or loss of unconsolidated affiliates is included in net income.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	For majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates, if located outside of the U.S., with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, asset and liability accounts are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and the resultant translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions of these majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates-that is, transactions denominated in other than the functional currency-are included in net earnings.
	Our unconsolidated affiliates located outside the U.S. generally use their local currencies as their functional currencies. The asset and liability accounts of those unconsolidated affiliates, and our investment in the net assets of those unconsolidated affiliates, are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and the resultant translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Our income from these unconsolidated operations is translated at average monthly rates of exchange.
	Use of Estimates
	Preparation of financial statements that follow accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	All highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents.
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using standard or average costs which approximate the first-in, first-out costing method.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost and depreciated over its estimated useful life using the straight-line method for financial reporting and both accelerated and straight-line methods for tax reporting. The estimated useful lives range from 20 to 40 years for buildings and 3 to 12 years for machinery, equipment and computer software. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
	We capitalize costs of software developed or obtained for internal use. Capitalized software development costs include only (1) direct costs paid to others for materials and services to develop or buy the software, (2) payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who work directly on the software development project and (3) interest costs while developing the software. Capitalization of these costs stops when the project is substantially complete and ready for use. Software is amortized using the straight-line method over a range of 3 to 8 years, but not exceeding the expected life of the product. We capitalized $16.7 million of software during the year ended November 30, 2013, $20.5 million during the year ended November 30, 2012 and $17.3 million during the year ended November 30, 2011.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	We review the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets and conduct tests of impairment on an annual basis as described below. We also test goodwill for impairment if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying amount and test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Separable intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over those lives.
	Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived purchased intangible asset is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, assumed royalty rates, future economic and market conditions and determination of appropriate market comparables. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from these estimates.
	Goodwill Impairment
	Our reporting units used to assess potential goodwill impairment are the same as our business segments. We calculate fair value of a reporting unit by using a discounted cash flow model and then compare that to the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including intangible assets and goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the calculated fair value, then we would determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. An impairment charge would be recognized to the extent the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value.
	Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset Impairment
	Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of brand names and trademarks. We calculate fair value by using a discounted cash flow model or relief-from-royalty method and then compare that to the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be recorded to the extent the recorded indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds the fair value.
	Long-lived Fixed Asset Impairment
	Fixed assets and amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment as events or changes in circumstances occur indicating that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Undiscounted cash flow analyses are used to determine if an impairment exists. If an impairment is determined to exist, the loss is calculated based on estimated fair value.
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue when we have an agreement with the customer, the product has been delivered to the customer, the sales price is fixed and collectability is reasonably assured. We reduce revenue for estimated product returns, allowances and price discounts based on historical experience and contractual terms.
	Trade allowances, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances, merchandising funds and consumer coupons, are offered through various programs to customers and consumers. Revenue is recorded net of trade allowances.
	Trade accounts receivable are amounts billed and currently due from customers. We have an allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce our receivables to their net realizable value. We estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts based on our history of collections and the aging of our receivables.
	Shipping and Handling
	Shipping and handling costs on our products sold to customers are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the income statement. Shipping and handling expense was $96.9 million, $94.8 million and $89.4 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Research and Development
	Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the income statement. Research and development expense was $61.3 million, $57.8 million and $58.1 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Brand Marketing Support
	Total brand marketing support costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the income statement, were $207.8 million, $198.3 million and $187.3 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Brand marketing support costs include advertising, promotions and customer trade funds used for cooperative advertising. Promotion costs include public relations, shopper marketing, digital asset depreciation and general consumer promotion activities. Advertising costs include the development, production and communication of advertisements through television, digital, print and radio. These advertisements are expensed as incurred, or for development and production, in the period in which they first run. Advertising expense was $85.0 million, $86.2 million and $77.2 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Employee Benefit and Retirement Plans
	We sponsor defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. and certain foreign locations. In addition, we sponsor defined contribution plans in the U.S. and contribute to government-sponsored retirement plans in locations outside the U.S. We also currently provide postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to certain U.S. employees.
	We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of our defined benefit pension plans as an asset or a liability in the balance sheet, with changes in the funded status recorded through comprehensive income in the year in which those changes occur.
	The expected return on plan assets is determined using the expected rate of return and a calculated value of plan assets referred to as the market-related value of plan assets. Differences between assumed and actual returns are amortized to the market-related value of assets on a straight-line basis over five years.
	We use the corridor approach in the valuation of defined benefit pension plans. The corridor approach defers all actuarial gains and losses resulting from variances between actual results and actuarial assumptions. For defined benefit pension plans, these unrecognized gains and losses are amortized when the net gains and losses exceed 10% of the greater of the market-related value of plan assets or the projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year. The amount in excess of the corridor is amortized over the average remaining service period to retirement date of active plan participants.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This guidance is intended to provide disclosure on items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income either in the notes or parenthetically on the face of the income statement and will be effective for our first quarter of 2014. Early adoption is permitted; however, we have not currently elected to early adopt this standard. We do not expect any material impact on our financial statements from adoption.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This guidance is intended to increase the prominence of other comprehensive income in financial statements by presenting it in either a single statement or two-statement approach. We adopted this new accounting pronouncement with our first quarter of 2013 and have included a Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in this filing.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	ACQUISITIONS
	Acquisitions are part of our strategy to increase sales and profits.
	On May 31, 2013, we completed the purchase of the assets of Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd. (WAPC), a privately held company based in China, for $144.8 million, which included $142.3 million of cash paid, net of closing adjustments, and the assumption of $2.5 million of liabilities. The acquisition was financed with a combination of cash and debt. WAPC manufactures and markets DaQiao and ChuShiLe brand bouillon products, which have a leading position in the central region of China. WAPC is included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. At the time of acquisition, annual sales of WAPC were approximately $122 million. As of November 30, 2013, a preliminary valuation of the assets of WAPC resulted in $29.2 million allocated to tangible net assets, $37.7 million allocated to other intangible assets and $77.9 million allocated to goodwill. WAPC added $59.4 million to sales during 2013. It had a neutral impact on net income, with integration and financing costs offsetting operating profit from the business. We expect the valuation of assets to be completed in the first quarter of 2014. Goodwill related to the WAPC acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. During the years ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, we recorded $4.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in transaction-related expenses associated with the WAPC acquisition in selling, general and administrative expenses in our income statement.
	In September 2011, we entered into a joint venture with Kohinoor Foods Ltd. in India whereby we invested $113.0 million for an 85% interest in the joint venture, Kohinoor Speciality Foods India Private Limited (Kohinoor), which was financed with a combination of cash and debt. This joint venture is consolidated and included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. Kohinoor sells branded basmati rice and other food products in India and had annual net sales of approximately $85 million at the time of the formation of the joint venture. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we completed the final valuation of the assets for Kohinoor which resulted in $6.0 million allocated to tangible net assets, $40.7 million allocated to other intangible assets, $78.2 million allocated to goodwill and $11.9 million allocated to non-controlling interests.
	In September 2011, we also purchased all of the outstanding shares of Kamis S.A. (Kamis), which produces and sells branded spices, seasonings and mustards in Poland. Kamis also distributes products into Russia and parts of Central and Eastern Europe and had annual net sales of approximately $105 million at the time of acquisition. The purchase price was $287.1 million, which was financed with a combination of cash and debt. Kamis is included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we completed the final valuation of the assets for Kamis which resulted in $41.3 million allocated to tangible net assets, $59.3 million allocated to other intangible assets and $186.5 million allocated to goodwill.
	In July 2011, we purchased the assets of Kitchen Basics, Inc. (Kitchen Basics) for $40.0 million, financed with a combination of cash and debt. Kitchen Basics sells a brand of ready-to-serve, shelf stable stock in North America with annual net sales of approximately $25 million at the time of the acquisition. Kitchen Basics is included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. During the third quarter of 2012, we completed the final valuation of the assets of Kitchen Basics which resulted in $6.4 million allocated to tangible net assets, $8.0 million allocated to other intangible assets and $25.6 million allocated to goodwill. Goodwill related to the Kitchen Basics acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.
	For the year ended November 30, 2011, we recorded $10.9 million in transaction-related expenses associated with acquisitions completed in that year.
	The unaudited proforma combined historical results, as if Kohinoor and Kamis had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal 2011 are estimated to be:
	(millions, except per share data)	2011
	Net sales	$	3,839.10
	Net income	383.1
	Earnings per share—diluted	2.85
	The proforma results include amortization of certain intangible assets and interest expense on debt assumed to finance the acquisitions based on the purchase price paid in 2011. These proforma results were not adjusted for changes in the business that took place subsequent to our acquisition of these businesses. The proforma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of the fiscal period presented, nor are they indicative of future consolidated results.
	Proforma financial information for the acquisitions of Wuhan and Kitchen Basics has not been presented because the financial impact is not material.

Special_Charges_Special_Charge

Special Charges Special Charges	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Special Charges [Abstract]	'
Special Charges [Text Block]	'
	3.  SPECIAL CHARGES
	In the fourth quarter 2013, we announced a reorganization in parts of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to further improve EMEA’s profitability and process standardization while supporting its competitiveness and long-term growth. These actions include the closure of our current sales and distribution operations in The Netherlands, where we will transition to a third-party distributor model to continue to sell the Silvo® brand, as well as actions intended to streamline selling, general and administrative activities throughout EMEA, including the centralization of shared service activity across the region into Poland.
	We expect to record a total of approximately $27 million of cash and non-cash charges related to this reorganization. For 2013, we recorded $25.0 million of special charges related to this reorganization, which we have reflected as a separate line in the consolidated income statement. We expect to record approximately $2 million of special charges related to this reorganization in 2014 and to complete the actions by 2015. Of the $25.0 million of special charges recognized in 2013, $15.9 million related to employee severance, $6.4 million to asset write-downs, and $2.7 million to other exit costs.
	We expect cash expenditures to implement these actions are expected to be approximately $18 million, with the bulk of the spending occurring in 2014, and to realize related annual cost savings of approximately $10 million by 2015. Of the $25.0 million of special charges recorded in 2013, $22.2 million have been recorded in the consumer business segment and $2.8 million have been recorded in the industrial business segment.
	The $6.4 million asset write-down included in the $25.0 million special charge for 2013 relates to an impairment charge for the reduction in the value of our Silvo brand name in The Netherlands. Our decision to transition to a third-party distributor model to continue to sell the Silvo brand led us to conclude an impairment indicator to the Silvo brand was present. We calculated the fair value of the Silvo brand using the relief-from-royalty method and determined that it was lower than its carrying value. Consequently, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $6.4 million as part of the $22.2 million in special charges included in our consumer business segment during the fourth quarter of 2013. The carrying value of the Silvo brand name as of November 30, 2013 is not significant.

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	'
	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The following table displays intangible assets as of November 30, 2013 and 2012:
		2013					2012
	(millions)	Gross		Accumulated			Gross			Accumulated
		carrying		amortization			carrying			amortization
		amount					amount
	Finite-lived intangible assets	$	93.9	$	30.2		$	80.9		$	25
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Goodwill	1,798.50					1,695.30
	Brand names and trademarks	269.7					267.6
		2,068.20					1,962.90
	Total goodwill and intangible assets	$	2,162.10	$	30.2		$	2,043.80		$	25
	Intangible asset amortization expense was $5.2 million, $4.3 million and $3.3 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At November 30, 2013, finite-lived intangible assets had a weighted-average remaining life of approximately 14 years.
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the years ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2013					2012
	(millions)	Consumer		Industrial			Consumer			Industrial
	Beginning of year	$	1,551.00	$	144.3		$	1,550.70		$	143.5
	Changes in purchase price allocation	—		—			26.2			—
	Goodwill acquired	77.9		—			—			—
	Foreign currency fluctuations and other	25.8		(0.5		)	(25.9		)	0.8
	End of year	$	1,654.70	$	143.8		$	1,551.00		$	144.3

Investments_In_Affiliates

Investments In Affiliates	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Investments In Affiliates [Abstract]	'
Investments In Affiliates	'
	INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES
	Summarized annual and year-end information from the financial statements of unconsolidated affiliates representing 100% of the businesses follows:
	(millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Net sales	$	761.4	$	727.1	$	708.5
	Gross profit	256.9		229.2		238.7
	Net income	53.8		47.1		57.2
	Current assets	$	288.9	$	274.4	$	272
	Noncurrent assets	128.4		104.2		86.5
	Current liabilities	141		129.9		113.2
	Noncurrent liabilities	7.2		20.5		32.1
	Our share of undistributed earnings of unconsolidated affiliates was $94.1 million at November 30, 2013. Royalty income from unconsolidated affiliates was $18.4 million, $17.1 million and $16.1 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Our principal earnings from unconsolidated affiliates is from our 50% interest in McCormick de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Profit from this joint venture represented 78% of income from unconsolidated operations in 2013, 82% in 2012 and 76% in 2011.

Financing_Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]	'
Financing Arrangements	'
	FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
	Our outstanding debt was as follows at November 30:
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Short-term borrowings
	Commercial paper	$	200.3		$	138.4
	Other	11.3			1.9
		$	211.6		$	140.3
	Weighted-average interest rate of short-term borrowings at year-end	0.7		%	0.4		%
	Long-term debt
	5.25% notes due 2013(1)	—			$	250
	5.20% notes due 2015(2)	$	200		200
	5.75% notes due 2017(3)	250			250
	3.90% notes due 2021(4)	250			250
	3.50% notes due 2023(5)	250			—
	7.63%–8.12% notes due 2024	55			55
	Other	10.8			13.6
	Unamortized discounts and fair value adjustments	5.7			12.9
		1,021.50			1,031.50
	Less current portion	2.5			252.3
		$	1,019.00		$	779.2
	-1	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2008, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 5.54%.
	-2	The fixed interest rate on $100 million of the 5.20% notes due in 2015 is effectively converted to a variable rate by interest rate swaps through 2015. Net interest payments are based on 3 month LIBOR minus 0.05% during this period (our effective rate as of November 30, 2013 was 0.21%).
	-3	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2007, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 6.25%.
	-4	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2011, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 4.01%.
	-5	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2013, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 3.30%.
	Maturities of long-term debt during the years subsequent to November 30, 2013 are as follows (in millions):
	2015	$	201.5
	2016	0.8
	2017	250.9
	2018	1
	Thereafter	559.1
	In August 2013, we issued $250 million of 3.50% notes due 2023, with net cash proceeds received of $246.2 million. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears in March and September of each year. Of these notes, $175 million were subject to interest rate hedges as further disclosed in note 7. The net proceeds from this offering, plus cash on hand, were used to pay off $250 million of 5.25% notes that matured in September 2013.
	We have available credit facilities with domestic and foreign banks for various purposes. Some of these lines are committed lines and others are uncommitted lines and could be withdrawn at various times. In June 2011, we entered into a five-year $600 million revolving credit facility, which will expire in June 2016. The pricing for this credit facility, on a fully drawn basis, is LIBOR plus 0.875%. This credit facility supports our commercial paper program and we have $399.7 million of capacity at November 30, 2013, after $200.3 million was used to support issued commercial paper. In addition, we have several uncommitted lines which have a total unused capacity at November 30, 2013 of $114.1 million. These lines by their nature can be withdrawn based on the lenders’ discretion. Committed credit facilities require a fee and annual commitment fees at November 30, 2013 and 2012 were $0.5 million.
	Rental expense under operating leases (primarily buildings and equipment) was $37.6 million in 2013, $32.7 million in 2012 and $31.9 million in 2011. Future annual fixed rental payments for the years ending November 30 are as follows (in millions):
	2014	$	23.6
	2015	20.1
	2016	14.1
	2017	10.6
	2018	8.9
	Thereafter	8.9
	At November 30, 2013, we had guarantees outstanding of $0.6 million with terms of one year or less. At November 30, 2013 and 2012, we had outstanding letters of credit of $61.9 million and $59.2 million, respectively. These letters of credit typically act as a guarantee of payment to certain third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions. The unused portion of our letter of credit facility was $19.4 million at November 30, 2013.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	We use derivative financial instruments to enhance our ability to manage risk, including foreign currency and interest rate exposures, which exist as part of our ongoing business operations. We do not enter into contracts for trading purposes, nor are we a party to any leveraged derivative instrument and all derivatives are designated as hedges. The use of derivative financial instruments is monitored through regular communication with senior management and the use of written guidelines.
	Foreign Currency
	We are potentially exposed to foreign currency fluctuations affecting net investments, transactions and earnings denominated in foreign currencies. We selectively hedge the potential effect of these foreign currency fluctuations by entering into foreign currency exchange contracts with highly-rated financial institutions.
	Contracts which are designated as hedges of anticipated purchases denominated in a foreign currency (generally purchases of raw materials in U.S. dollars by operating units outside the U.S.) are considered cash flow hedges. The gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in cost of goods sold, at which time the net amount deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income is also recognized in cost of goods sold. Gains and losses from contracts which are designated as hedges of assets, liabilities or firm commitments are recognized through income, offsetting the change in fair value of the hedged item.
	At November 30, 2013, we had foreign currency exchange contracts to purchase or sell $204.9 million of foreign currencies versus $188.8 million at November 30, 2012. All of these contracts were designated as hedges of anticipated purchases denominated in a foreign currency or hedges of foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material. At November 30, 2013, we had $96.1 million of notional contracts that have durations of less than seven days that are used to hedge short-term cash flow funding. The remaining contracts have durations of one to twelve months.
	Interest Rates
	We finance a portion of our operations with both fixed and variable rate debt instruments, primarily commercial paper, notes and bank loans. We utilize interest rate swap agreements to minimize worldwide financing costs and to achieve a desired mix of variable and fixed rate debt.
	In November 2012 and in April and August 2013, we entered into a total of $175 million of forward-starting interest rate swap and Treasury rate lock agreements to manage our interest rate risk associated with the anticipated issuance of fixed rate notes in August 2013. We cash settled all of these agreements, which were designated as cash flow hedges, for a gain of $9.0 million simultaneous with the issuance of the notes at an all-in effective fixed rate of 3.30% on the full $250 million of debt. The gain on these agreements is deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and will be amortized to reduce interest expense over the life of the notes. Hedge ineffectiveness of these agreements was not material.
	In March 2006, we entered into interest rate swap contracts for a total notional amount of $100 million to receive interest at 5.20% and pay a variable rate of interest based on three-month LIBOR minus 0.05%. We designated these swaps, which expire in December 2015, as fair value hedges of the changes in fair value of $100 million of the $200 million 5.20% medium-term notes due 2015 that we issued in December 2005. Any unrealized gain or loss on these swaps will be offset by a corresponding increase or decrease in the value of the hedged debt. No hedge ineffectiveness is recognized as the interest rate swaps qualify for the “shortcut” treatment as defined under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
	The following tables disclose the derivative instruments on our balance sheet as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, which are all recorded at fair value:
	As of
	November 30, 2013:
	(millions)	Asset Derivatives							Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives	Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value			Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value
		location							location
	Interest rate contracts	Other current	$	100		$	12.2		Other accrued liabilities	—			—
		assets
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	79.2			1.1			Other accrued liabilities	$	125.7		$	1.6
	Total					$	13.3						$	1.6
	As of
	November 30, 2012:
	(millions)	Asset Derivatives							Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives	Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value			Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value
		location							location
	Interest rate contracts	Other current	$	100		$	16.7		Other accrued liabilities	$	50		$	0.1
		assets
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	123.1			0.9			Other accrued liabilities	65.7			1.9
	Total					$	17.6						$	2
	The following tables disclose the impact of derivative instruments on other comprehensive income (OCI), accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and our income statement for the years ended November 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Fair value hedges (millions)
		Income statement	Income (expense)
	Derivative	location	2013			2012			2011
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense	$	5		$	4.7		$	4.9
	Cash flow hedges (millions)
		Gain (loss)									Income statement location	Gain (loss)
		recognized in OCI										reclassified from AOCI
	Derivative	2013			2012			2011				2013			2012			2011
	Interest rate contracts	$	9.2		$	(0.1	)	—			Interest expense	$	(1.3	)	$	(1.4	)	$	(1.4	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	1			(2.4		)	$	(0.4	)	Cost of goods sold	0.3			0.6			(3.4		)
	Total	$	10.2		$	(2.5	)	$	(0.4	)		$	(1.0	)	$	(0.8	)	$	(4.8	)
	The amount of gain or loss recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments is not material. The net amount of other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified into income related to these contracts in the next twelve months is a $0.6 million increase to earnings.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments at November 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2013						2012
	(millions)	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
		amount			value			amount			value
	Long-term investments	$	103.4		$	103.4		$	86.1		$	86.1
	Long-term debt	1,021.50			1,102.40			1,031.50			1,168.50
	Derivatives related to:
	Interest rates (assets)	12.2			12.2			16.7			16.7
	Interest rates (liabilities)	—			—			0.1			0.1
	Foreign currency (assets)	1.1			1.1			0.9			0.9
	Foreign currency (liabilities)	1.6			1.6			1.9			1.9
	Because of their short-term nature, the amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, receivables, short-term borrowings and trade accounts payable approximate fair value.
	Investments in affiliates are not readily marketable, and it is not practicable to estimate their fair value. Long-term investments are comprised of fixed income and equity securities held on behalf of employees in certain employee benefit plans and are stated at fair value on the balance sheet. The cost of these investments was $77.5 million and $69.6 million at November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Concentrations of Credit Risk
	We are potentially exposed to concentrations of credit risk with trade accounts receivable, prepaid allowances and financial instruments. The customers of our consumer business are predominantly food retailers and food wholesalers. Consolidations in these industries have created larger customers. In addition, competition has increased with the growth in alternative channels including mass merchandisers, dollar stores, warehouse clubs and discount chains. This has caused some customers to be less profitable and increased our exposure to credit risk. Because we have a large and diverse customer base with no single customer accounting for a significant percentage of trade accounts receivable, there was no material concentration of credit risk in these accounts at November 30, 2013. Current credit markets are highly volatile and some of our customers and counterparties are highly leveraged. We continue to closely monitor the credit worthiness of our customers and counterparties and generally do not require collateral. We believe that the allowance for doubtful accounts properly recognized trade receivables at realizable value. We consider nonperformance credit risk for other financial instruments to be insignificant.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Fair value can be measured using valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:
	•	Level 1:   Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2:   Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
	•	Level 3:   Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s own assumptions.
	Our population of assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis at November 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
				Fair value measurements using fair
				value hierarchy as of  November 30, 2013
	(millions)	Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	63	$	63	—		—
	Insurance contracts	90.1		—		$	90.1	—
	Bonds and other long-term investments	13.3		13.3		—		—
	Interest rate derivatives	12.2		—		12.2		—
	Foreign currency derivatives	1.1		—		1.1		—
	Total	$	179.7	$	76.3	$	103.4	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1.6	—		$	1.6	—
	Total	$	1.6	—		$	1.6	—
				Fair value measurements using fair
				value hierarchy as of November 30, 2012
	(millions)	Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	79	$	79	—		—
	Insurance contracts	72.5		—		$	72.5	—
	Bonds and other long-term investments	13.6		13.6		—		—
	Interest rate derivatives	16.7		—		16.7		—
	Foreign currency derivatives	0.9		—		0.9		—
	Total	$	182.7	$	92.6	$	90.1	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1.9	—		$	1.9	—
	Interest rate derivatives	0.1		—		0.1		—
	Total	$	2	—		$	2	—
	The fair values of insurance contracts are based upon the underlying values of the securities in which they are invested and are from quoted market prices from various stock and bond exchanges for similar type assets. The fair values of bonds and other long-term investments are based on quoted market prices from various stock and bond exchanges. The fair values for interest rate and foreign currency derivatives are based on values for similar instruments using models with market based inputs.

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans	'
	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT PLANS
	We sponsor defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. and certain foreign locations. In addition, we sponsor defined contribution plans in the U.S. and contribute to government-sponsored retirement plans in locations outside the U.S. We also currently provide postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to certain U.S. employees.
	Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 30, 2013 was $242.2 million ($167.7 million net of tax) related to net unrecognized actuarial losses of $239.6 million and unrecognized prior service credits of $2.6 million that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension or postretirement benefit cost. We expect to recognize $16.8 million ($11.3 million net of tax) in net periodic pension and postretirement benefit expense during 2014 related to the amortization of actuarial losses of $16.5 million and the amortization of prior service credits of $0.3 million.
	Defined Benefit Pension Plans
	The significant assumptions used to determine benefit obligations are as follows as of November 30:
		United States				International
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Discount rate—funded plan	5.2	%	4.3	%	4.6	%	4.4	%
	Discount rate—unfunded plan	5.1	%	4.2	%	—		—
	Salary scale	3.8	%	3.8	%	3.0-3.8%		3.0-3.8%
	The significant assumptions used to determine pension expense are as follows:
		United States						International
		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate—funded plan	4.3	%	5.5	%	6	%	4.4	%	5.1	%	5.6	%
	Discount rate—unfunded plan	4.2	%	5.4	%	5.8	%	—		—		—
	Salary scale	3.8	%	3.8	%	3.8	%	3.0-3.8%		3.0-3.8%		3.0-3.8%
	Expected return on plan assets	8	%	8.3	%	8.3	%	6.6	%	6.7	%	7.2	%
	Annually, we undertake a process, with the assistance of our external investment consultants, to evaluate the appropriate projected rates of return to use for our pension plans’ assumptions. We engage our investment consultants' research teams to develop capital market assumptions for each asset category in our plans to project investment returns into the future. The specific methods used to develop expected return assumptions vary by asset category. We adjust the outcomes for the fact that plan assets are invested with actively managed funds and subject to tactical asset reallocation.
	Our 2013 pension expense includes a loss on voluntary pension settlement of $15.3 million related to the U.S. pension plan. During the third quarter of 2013, we offered former employees with deferred vested benefits in that plan the opportunity to settle those benefits in exchange for a lump sum payment. Based upon the acceptance of that offer by certain employees, $63.3 million was paid from plan assets in the fourth quarter of 2013 with a corresponding decrease in the benefit obligation and we recognized the $15.3 million settlement loss previously described. The loss on voluntary pension settlement is reflected as a separate line in the consolidated income statement.
	Our pension expense was as follows:
		United States									International
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
	Service cost	$	23.2		$	17.5		$	15.1		$	8.8		$	6.8		$	6.2
	Interest costs	31.2			31.8			30.3			12.6			12.8			12.5
	Expected return on plan assets	(41.4		)	(37.8		)	(34.1		)	(17.2		)	(16.2		)	(15.8		)
	Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3			—			—			—			—			—
	Amortization of prior service costs	—			0.1			0.1			0.4			0.4			0.7
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	29.5			18.1			13.3			5.6			3.5			2.2
	Other	—			—			—			0.1			—			0.3
		$	57.8		$	29.7		$	24.7		$	10.3		$	7.3		$	6.1
	Rollforward of the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and a reconciliation of the pension plans’ funded status as of November 30, the measurement date, follows:
		United States						International
	(millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	735.2		$	588.5		$	300.8		$	251.1
	Service cost	23.2			17.5			8.8			6.8
	Interest costs	31.2			31.8			12.6			12.8
	Employee contributions	—			—			1.7			1.7
	Voluntary pension settlement	(63.3		)	—			—			—
	Plan changes and other	—			—			(1.4		)	(0.2		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(97.8		)	119.5			(5.5		)	34.4
	Benefits paid	(20.8		)	(22.1		)	(8.6		)	(10.2		)
	Expenses paid	—			—			(0.8		)	(0.7		)
	Foreign currency impact	—			—			(2.7		)	5.1
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	607.7		$	735.2		$	304.9		$	300.8
	Change in fair value of plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	519.8		$	400.9		$	247.6		$	214.9
	Actual return on plan assets	84.5			56.9			31.4			17.5
	Employer contributions	32.1			84.1			10.6			20.2
	Employee contributions	—			—			1.7			1.7
	Voluntary pension settlement	(63.3		)	—			—			—
	Benefits paid	(20.8		)	(22.1		)	(8.6		)	(10.2		)
	Expenses paid	—			—			(0.8		)	(0.7		)
	Foreign currency impact	—			—			(2.0		)	4.2
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	552.3		$	519.8		$	279.9		$	247.6
	Funded status	$	(55.4	)	$	(215.4	)	$	(25.0	)	$	(53.2	)
	Pension plans in which accumulated benefit obligation exceeded plan assets
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	76.8		$	660.2		$	191.4		$	182.2
	Fair value of plan assets	—			519.8			176.8			154
	Included in the U.S. in the preceding table is a benefit obligation of $81.2 million and $87.8 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to a nonqualified defined benefit plan pursuant to which we will pay supplemental pension benefits to certain key employees upon retirement based upon the employees’ years of service and compensation. The accumulated benefit obligation related to this plan was $76.8 million and $82.2 million as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The assets related to this plan, which totaled $74.4 million and $63.3 million as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, are held in a rabbi trust and accordingly have not been included in the preceding table.
	Amounts recorded in the balance sheet for all defined benefit pension plans consist of the following:
		United States						International
	(millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
Non-current pension asset	$	25.8		—			—			—
Accrued pension liability	81.2			$	215.4		$	25		$	53.2
Deferred income tax assets	59.4			128			15.7			23.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	95.5			212.5			74.1			95.3
The accumulated benefit obligation is the present value of pension benefits (whether vested or unvested) attributed to employee service rendered before the measurement date and based on employee service and compensation prior to that date. The accumulated benefit obligation differs from the projected benefit obligation in that it includes no assumption about future compensation or service levels. The accumulated benefit obligation for the U.S. pension plans was $532.8 million and $660.2 million as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for the international pension plans was $276.5 million and $270.5 million as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The investment objectives of the defined benefit pension plans are to provide assets to meet the current and future obligations of the plans at a reasonable cost to us. The goal is to optimize the long-term return across the portfolio of investments at a moderate level of risk. Higher-returning assets include mutual, co-mingled and other funds comprised of equity securities, utilizing both active and passive investment styles. These more volatile assets are balanced with less volatile assets, primarily mutual, co-mingled and other funds comprised of fixed income securities. Professional investment firms are engaged to provide advice on the selection and monitoring of investment funds, and to provide advice on the allocation of plan assets across the various fund managers. This advice is based in part on the duration of each plan’s liability as some of our plans are active while others are frozen. The investment return performances are evaluated quarterly against specific benchmark indices and against a peer group of funds of the same asset classification.
Our allocations of U.S. pension plan assets as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, were as follows:
	Actual				2013
Asset Category	2013		2012		Target
Equity securities	70.2	%	63.4	%	70	%
Fixed income securities	23.1	%	24.5	%	25	%
Other	6.7	%	12.1	%	5	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%
The allocations of the international pension plans’ assets as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, were as follows:
	Actual				2013
Asset Category	2013		2012		Target
Equity securities	57.6	%	53.9	%	53	%
Fixed income securities	42.1	%	42.5	%	41	%
Other	0.3	%	3.6	%	6	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%
The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy as described in note 8, pension plan assets at their fair value as of November 30, 2013 and 2012 for the United States and international plans:
As of November 30, 2013	United States
(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	fair
	value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13.5		$	13.5		—			—
Equity securities:
U.S. equity securities(a)	277.2			129.5			$	147.7		—
International equity securities(b)	110.7			110.7			—			—
Fixed income securities:
U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	72.5			72.5			—			—
High yield bonds(d)	29.3			—			29.3			—
International/government/ corporate bonds(e)	24.7			24.7			—			—
Insurance contracts(f)	1			—			1			—
Other types of investments:
Hedge fund of funds(g)	18.5			—			—			$	18.5
Private equity funds(h)	4.9			—			—			4.9
Total investments	$	552.3		$	350.9		$	178		$	23.4
As of November 30, 2013	International
(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	fair
	value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	0.6		$	0.6		—			—
International equity securities(b)	161.4			—			$	161.4		—
Fixed income securities:
U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	99.3			—			99.3			—
Insurance contracts(f)	18.6			—			18.6			—
Total investments	$	279.9		$	0.6		$	279.3		—
As of November 30, 2012	United States
(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	fair
	value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	36.3		$	36.3		—			—
Equity securities:
U.S. equity securities(a)	239.1			107.3			$	131.8		—
International equity securities(b)	90.2			90.2			—			—
Fixed income securities:
U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	74.2			74.2			—			—
High yield bonds(d)	27.4			—			27.4			—
International/government/ corporate bonds(e)	25.1			25.1			—			—
Insurance contracts(f)	1.1			—			1.1			—
Other types of investments:
Hedge fund of funds(g)	21.1			—			—			$	21.1
Private equity funds(h)	5.3			—			—			5.3
Total investments	$	519.8		$	333.1		$	160.3		$	26.4
As of November 30, 2012				International
(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	fair
	value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9		$	9		—			—
International equity securities(b)	133.4			—			$	133.4		—
Fixed income securities:
U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	87.4			—			87.4			—
Insurance contracts(f)	17.8			—			17.8			—
Total investments	$	247.6		$	9		$	238.6		—
(a)	This category comprises equity funds and collective equity trust funds that most closely track the S&P index and other equity indices.
(b)	This category comprises international equity funds with varying benchmark indices.
(c)	This category comprises funds consisting of U.S. government and U.S. corporate bonds and other fixed income securities. An appropriate benchmark is the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index.
(d)	This category comprises funds consisting of real estate related debt securities with an appropriate benchmark of the Barclays Investment Grade CMBS Index.
(e)	This category comprises funds consisting of international government/corporate bonds and other fixed income securities with varying benchmark indices.
(f)	This category comprises insurance contracts, the majority of which have a guaranteed investment return.
(g)	This category comprises hedge fund of funds investing in strategies represented in the HFRI Fund of Funds Index.
(h)	This category comprises private equity, venture capital and limited partnerships.
The change in fair value of the plans’ Level 3 assets for 2013 is summarized as follows:
(millions)	Beginning			Realized			Unrealized			Net,			End of
	of year			gains			gains (losses)			purchases			year
										and (sales)
Hedge fund of funds	$	21.1		$	0.9		$	1.5		$	(5.0	)	$	18.5
Private equity funds	5.3			0.5			(0.1		)	(0.8		)	4.9
Total	$	26.4		$	1.4		$	1.4		$	(5.8	)	$	23.4
The change in fair value of the plans’ Level 3 assets for 2012 is summarized as follows:
(millions)	Beginning			Realized			Unrealized			Net,			End of
	of year			gains			gains			purchases			year
										and (sales)
Hedge fund of funds	$	19.8		—			$	0.6		$	0.7		$	21.1
Private equity funds	4.8			$	0.1		0.1			0.3			5.3
Total	$	24.6		$	0.1		$	0.7		$	1		$	26.4
The value for the Level 3 hedge fund of funds’ assets is determined by an administrator using financial statements of the underlying funds or estimates provided by fund managers. The value for the Level 3 private equity funds’ assets is determined by the general partner or the general partner’s designee. In addition, for the plans’ Level 3 assets, we engage an independent advisor to compare the funds’ returns to other funds with similar strategies. Each fund is required to have an annual audit by an independent accountant, which is provided to the independent advisor. This provides a basis of comparability relative to similar assets in this category.
Equity securities in the U.S. plan included McCormick stock with a fair value of $31.6 million (0.5 million shares and 5.7% of total U.S. pension plan assets) and $29.4 million (0.5 million shares and 5.7% of total U.S. pension plan assets) at November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Dividends paid on these shares were $0.6 million in 2013 and in 2012.
Pension benefit payments in our most significant plans are made from assets of the pension plans. It is anticipated that future benefit payments for the U.S. plans for the next 10 fiscal years will be as follows:
(millions)	United States
	expected payments
2014	$	22.7
2015	24
2016	25.1
2017	27.7
2018	29.7
2019-2023	181.5
It is anticipated that future benefit payments for the international plans for the next 10 fiscal years will be as follows:
(millions)	International
	expected payments
2014	$	9.3
2015	9.4
2016	10.3
2017	11.5
2018	12.4
2019-2023	80.5
U.S. Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
For the U.S. defined contribution retirement plan, we match 100% of a participant’s contribution up to the first 3% of the participant’s salary, and 50% of the next 2% of the participant’s salary. In addition we make contributions for U.S. employees not covered by the defined benefit plan. Some of our smaller U.S. subsidiaries sponsor separate 401(k) retirement plans. Our contributions charged to expense under all 401(k) retirement plans were $7.7 million, $7.4 million and $7.0 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
At the participant’s election, 401(k) retirement plans held 2.5 million shares of McCormick stock, with a fair value of $169.7 million, at November 30, 2013. Dividends paid on these shares in 2013 were $3.5 million.
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
We currently provide postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to certain U.S. employees who were covered under the active employees’ plan and retire after age 55 with at least five years of service. The subsidy provided under these plans is based primarily on age at date of retirement. These benefits are not pre-funded but paid as incurred. Employees hired after December 31, 2008 are not eligible for a company subsidy. They are eligible for coverage on an access-only basis.
Our other postretirement benefit expense follows:
(millions)	2013			2012			2011
Service cost	$	5.1		$	4		$	3.8
Interest costs	4.1			4.9			4.5
Amortization of prior service costs	(1.2		)	(4.0		)	(5.9		)
Amortization of losses	1.4			—			0.7
Special termination benefits	—			(0.1		)	0.3
Postretirement benefit expense	$	9.4		$	4.8		$	3.4
Rollforwards of the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and a reconciliation of the plans’ funded status at November 30, the measurement date, follow:
(millions)	2013			2012
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	112.8		$	99.3
Service cost	5.1			4
Interest costs	4.1			4.9
Employee contributions	2.9			2.7
Medicare prescription subsidy	—			0.4
Demographic assumptions change	(8.1		)	0.8
Other plan assumptions	(1.5		)	(1.0		)
Trend rate assumption change	—			(0.2		)
Discount rate change	(8.7		)	14.1
Special termination benefits	—			(0.1		)
Actuarial gain	(3.3		)	(3.5		)
Benefits paid	(8.4		)	(8.6		)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	94.9		$	112.8
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	—			—
Employer contributions	$	5.5		$	5.5
Employee contributions	2.9			2.7
Medicare prescription subsidy	—			0.4
Benefits paid	(8.4		)	(8.6		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	—			—
Other postretirement benefit liability	$	94.9		$	112.8
Estimated future benefit payments (net of employee contributions) for the next 10 fiscal years are as follows:
(millions)	Retiree			Retiree life			Total
	medical			insurance
2014	$	5.6		$	1.2		$	6.8
2015	5.8			1.2			7
2016	5.8			1.2			7
2017	5.9			1.2			7.1
2018	6.1			1.2			7.3
2019-2023	32.6			6.5			39.1
The assumed discount rate was 4.7% and 3.8% for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
For 2013, the assumed annual rate of increase in the cost of covered health care benefits is 7.0% (7.6% last year). It is assumed to decrease gradually to 5.0% in the year 2021 (5.0% in 2021 last year) and remain at that level thereafter. A one percentage point increase or decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have had an immaterial effect on the benefit obligation and the total of service and interest cost components for 2013.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	We have three types of stock-based compensation awards: restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options and company stock awarded as part of our mid-term incentive program (MTIP). Total stock-based compensation expense for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $18.7 million, $20.2 million and $13.0 million, respectively. Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at November 30, 2013 was $14.8 million and the weighted-average period over which this will be recognized is 1.0 years.
	For all awards, forfeiture rates are considered in the calculation of compensation expense.
	Below we have summarized the key terms and the methods of valuation and expense recognition for each of our stock-based compensation awards.
	RSUs
	RSUs are valued at the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Substantially all of the RSUs vest over a two-year term or upon retirement. Compensation expense is recorded in the income statement ratably over the shorter of the period until vested or the employee's retirement eligibility date.
	A summary of our RSU activity for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(shares in thousands)	2013					2012					2011
		Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-
				average					average					average
				price					price					price
	Beginning of year	192		$	49.65		233		$	43.23		289		$	35.42
	Granted	89		71.6			113		54.3			133		47.4
	Vested	(116	)	50.91			(147	)	42.82			(183	)	34.04
	Forfeited	(4	)	59.25			(7	)	47.88			(6	)	40.91
	Outstanding—end of year	161		$	60.86		192		$	49.65		233		$	43.23
	Stock Options
	Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the stock on the date of grant. Substantially all of the options granted vest ratably over a four-year period or upon retirement and are exercisable over a 10-year period. Upon exercise of the option, shares would be issued from our authorized and unissued shares.
	The fair value of the options is estimated using a lattice option pricing model which uses the assumptions in the table below. We believe the lattice model provides an appropriate estimate of fair value of our options as it uses a range of possible outcomes over an option term and can be adjusted for changes in certain assumptions over time. Expected volatilities are based on the historical performance of our stock. We also use historical data to estimate the timing and amount of option exercises and forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of the options is an output of the option pricing model and estimates the period of time that options are expected to remain unexercised. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Compensation expense is calculated based on the fair value of the options on the date of grant. This compensation is recorded in the income statement ratably over the shorter of the period until vested or the employee's retirement date.
	The per share weighted-average fair value for all options granted was $9.47, $7.17 and $7.99 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These fair values were computed using the following range of assumptions for our various stock compensation plans for the years ended November 30:
		2013		2012		2011
	Risk-free interest rates	0.1 - 1.8%		0.1 - 2.2%		0.1 - 3.5%
	Dividend yield	1.9	%	2.3	%	2.4	%
	Expected volatility	14.5 - 20.6%		16.5 - 21.6%		15.2 - 22.2%
	Expected lives	6.2 years		6.1 years		6.4 years
	Under our stock option plans, we may issue shares on a net basis at the request of the option holder. This occurs by netting the option cost in shares from the shares exercised.
	A summary of our stock option activity for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(shares in millions)	2013					2012					2011
		Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-
				average					average					average
				exercise					exercise					exercise
				price					price					price
	Beginning of year	5.1		$	40.06		6.6		$	34.98		7.4		$	32.01
	Granted	0.9		71.6			0.9		54.27			1		47.4
	Exercised	(1.3	)	34.11			(2.4	)	31.43			(1.7	)	29.35
	Forfeited	(0.1	)	57.33			—		—			(0.1	)	30.08
	End of year	4.6		47.73			5.1		40.06			6.6		34.98
	Exercisable—end of year	2.7		$	39.62		2.7		$	34.99		4.2		$	32.26
	As of November 30, 2013, the intrinsic value (the difference between the exercise price and the market price) for all options currently outstanding was $101.2 million and for options currently exercisable was $78.2 million. The total intrinsic value of all options exercised during the years ended November 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $43.7 million, $62.8 million and $32.4 million, respectively. A summary of our stock options outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2013 follows:
	(shares in millions)	Options outstanding						Options exercisable
	Range of	Shares		Weighted-	Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-	Weighted-
	exercise price			average	average					average	average
				remaining	exercise					remaining	exercise
				life (yrs)	price					life (yrs)	price
	$29.60-$40.10	2.1		4	$	35.48		2		3.7	$	35.18
	$40.11-$50.60	0.8		7.3	47.4			0.4		7.3	47.4
	$50.61-$61.10	0.8		8.3	54.24			0.2		8.3	54.24
	$61.11-$71.60	0.9		9.3	71.58			0.1		9.3	71.25
		4.6		6.2	$	47.73		2.7		4.6	$	39.62
	MTIP
	In 2011, we restructured our MTIP to deliver awards in a combination of cash and company stock. Prior to 2011, the MTIP was accounted for as a liability plan as the awards were paid out in cash only. The stock compensation portion of the MTIP awards shares of company stock if certain company performance objectives are met at the end of a three-year period. These awards are valued at the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Compensation expense is recorded in the income statement ratably over the three-year period of the program based on the number of shares ultimately expected to be awarded using our estimate of the most likely outcome of achieving the performance objectives.
	A summary of the MTIP award activity for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(shares in thousands)	2013					2012					2011
		Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-
				average					average					average
				exercise					exercise					exercise
				price					price					price
	Beginning of year	240		$	46.63		120		$	44.47		—		—
	Granted	94		64.74			120		48.78			120		$	44.47
	Outstanding—end of year	334		$	51.73		240		$	46.63		120		$	44.47

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Income taxes
	Current
	Federal	$	96.4		$	79.4		$	76.5
	State	10.3			10.1			10.5
	International	42.2			26			17.6
		148.9			115.5			104.6
	Deferred
	Federal	(0.1		)	21.3			32
	State	(0.4		)	4			4.1
	International	(14.8		)	(1.0		)	1.9
		(15.3		)	24.3			38
	Total income taxes	$	133.6		$	139.8		$	142.6
	The components of income from consolidated operations before income taxes follow:
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Pretax income
	United States	$	351.2		$	366.2		$	338.7
	International	148.2			159.9			152.7
		$	499.4		$	526.1		$	491.4
	A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory rate with the effective tax rate follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Federal statutory tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal benefits	1.2		1.7		1.9
	International tax at different effective rates	(6.9	)	(6.5	)	(7.0	)
	U.S. tax on remitted and unremitted earnings	—		(2.0	)	0.2
	U.S. manufacturing deduction	(1.8	)	(1.6	)	(1.6	)
	Changes in prior year tax contingencies	0.3		(0.1	)	(0.1	)
	Other, net	(1.0	)	0.1		0.6
	Total	26.8	%	26.6	%	29	%
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Employee benefit liabilities	$	110.3		$	165.2
	Other accrued liabilities	23.5			16.3
	Inventory	11.1			14.9
	Tax loss and credit carryforwards	42.1			49.7
	Other	9.5			11.8
	Valuation allowance	(21.2		)	(27.5		)
		175.3			230.4
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Depreciation	45.3			48.3
	Intangible assets	178.9			158.8
	Other	7.4			5.9
		231.6			213
	Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$	(56.3	)	$	17.4
	At November 30, 2013, our non-U.S. subsidiaries have tax loss carryforwards of $155.0 million, of which $2.8 million are from the excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation deductions which will increase equity once the benefit is realized through a reduction of income taxes payable. Of these carryforwards, $43.8 million expire through 2016, $40.6 million from 2017 through 2025 and $70.6 million may be carried forward indefinitely.
	At November 30, 2013, our non-U.S. subsidiaries have capital loss carryforwards of $6.2 million. All of these carryforwards may be carried forward indefinitely.
	At November 30, 2013, we have tax credit carryforwards of $19.3 million, of which $5.2 million expire in 2020, $0.6 million in 2021 and $13.5 million in 2022.
	A valuation allowance has been provided to record deferred tax assets at their net realizable value based on a more likely than not criteria. The $6.3 million net decrease in the valuation allowance was mainly due to to the recognition of deferred tax assets related to subsidiaries net operating losses which are now more likely than not to be realized, offset by additional valuation allowance related to losses generated in other subsidiaries in 2013 which may not be realized in future periods.
	U.S. income taxes are not provided for unremitted earnings of international subsidiaries and affiliates where our intention is to reinvest these earnings permanently. Unremitted earnings of such entities were $1.1 billion at November 30, 2013. Upon distribution of these earnings, we could be subject to both U.S. income taxes and withholding taxes. Determination of the unrecognized deferred income tax liability is not practical because of the complexities involved with this hypothetical calculation.
	The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of November 30, 2013 and November 30, 2012 were $58.0 million and $46.7 million, respectively. If recognized, $49.8 million of these tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended November 30:
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	46.7		$	33.2		$	20.7
	Additions for current year tax positions	10.3			10.6			10.3
	Additions for prior year tax positions	2.2			3.9			6.5
	Reductions for prior year tax positions	—			—			(3.1		)
	Statute expirations	(0.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.2		)
	Foreign currency translation	(1.1		)	0.2			—
	Balance at November 30	$	58		$	46.7		$	33.2
	We record interest and penalties on income taxes in income tax expense. We recognized interest and penalty expense of $1.3 million, $1.4 million and $0.6 million for the years ended November 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of November 30, 2013 and 2012, we had accrued $5.2 million and $4.0 million, respectively, of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits.
Tax settlements or statute of limitation expirations could result in a change to our uncertain tax positions. We believe that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of November 30, 2013 could decrease by approximately $4.2 million in the next 12 months as a result of various audit closures and/or tax settlements.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and non-U.S. jurisdictions. The open years subject to tax audits vary depending on the tax jurisdictions. In major jurisdictions, we are no longer subject to income tax audits by taxing authorities for years before 2006.
We are under normal recurring tax audits in several of our major operations outside the U.S. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular uncertain tax position, we believe that our reserves for uncertain tax positions are adequate to cover existing risks and exposures.
In 2010, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commenced an examination of our U.S. federal income tax return for the 2007 and 2008 tax years. During the course of the examination, we have held discussions with the IRS on certain issues and, in October 2012, we received proposed adjustments for these tax years. In November 2012, we deposited $18.8 million with the IRS to stop any potential interest on these proposed adjustments. We disagree with certain of the proposed adjustments and, in December 2012, we filed a protest to initiate the IRS administrative appeals process. No further significant events occurred in 2013. We believe we have established appropriate tax accruals under US GAAP for these issues.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	The reconciliation of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(millions)	2013	2012	2011
	Average shares outstanding—basic	132.1	132.7	132.7
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options/RSUs/MTIP	1.5	1.6	1.6
	Average shares outstanding—diluted	133.6	134.3	134.3
	The following table sets forth the stock options and RSUs for the years ended November 30 which were not considered in our earnings per share calculation since they were antidilutive.
	(millions)	2013	2012	2011
	Antidilutive securities	0.6	0.3	0.5

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Capital Stock [Abstract]	'
Capital Stock	'
	CAPITAL STOCK
	Holders of Common Stock have full voting rights except that (1) the voting rights of persons who are deemed to own beneficially 10% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock are limited to 10% of the votes entitled to be cast by all holders of shares of Common Stock regardless of how many shares in excess of 10% are held by such person; (2) we have the right to redeem any or all shares of stock owned by such person unless such person acquires more than 90% of the outstanding shares of each class of our common stock; and (3) at such time as such person controls more than 50% of the vote entitled to be cast by the holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock, automatically, on a share-for-share basis, all shares of Common Stock Non-Voting will convert into shares of Common Stock.
	Holders of Common Stock Non-Voting will vote as a separate class on all matters on which they are entitled to vote. Holders of Common Stock Non-Voting are entitled to vote on reverse mergers and statutory share exchanges where our capital stock is converted into other securities or property, dissolution of the Company and the sale of substantially all of our assets, as well as forward mergers and consolidation of the Company.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	During the normal course of our business, we are occasionally involved with various claims and litigation. Reserves are established in connection with such matters when a loss is probable and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. At November 30, 2013 and 2012, no material reserves were recorded. No reserves are established for losses which are only reasonably possible. The determination of probability and the estimation of the actual amount of any such loss is inherently unpredictable, and it is therefore possible that the eventual outcome of such claims and litigation could exceed the estimated reserves, if any. However, we believe that the likelihood that any such excess might have a material adverse effect on our financial statements is remote.

Business_Segments_And_Geograph

Business Segments And Geographic Areas	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Business Segments And Geographic Areas	'
	BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
	Business Segments
	We operate in two business segments: consumer and industrial. The consumer and industrial segments manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products throughout the world. Our consumer segment sells to retail outlets, including grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores under the “McCormick” brand and a variety of brands around the world, including “Lawry’s”, “Zatarain’s”, “Simply Asia”, “Thai Kitchen”, “Ducros”, “Vahiné”, “Schwartz”, “Club House”, “Kamis”, “Koohinor” and "DaQiao". Our industrial segment sells to food manufacturers and the foodservice industry both directly and indirectly through distributors.
	In each of our segments, we produce and sell many individual products which are similar in composition and nature. With their primary attribute being flavor, we regard the products within each of our segments to be fairly homogenous. It is impracticable to segregate and identify sales and profits for each of these individual product lines.
	We measure segment performance based on operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement as these activities are managed separately from the business segments. Although the segments are managed separately due to their distinct distribution channels and marketing strategies, manufacturing and warehousing are often integrated to maximize cost efficiencies. We do not segregate jointly utilized assets by individual segment for internal reporting, evaluating performance or allocating capital. Therefore, asset-related information has been disclosed in the aggregate.
	We have a large number of customers for our products. Sales to one of our consumer business customers, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., accounted for 12% of consolidated sales in 2013 and 11% of consolidated sales in 2012 and 2011. Sales to one of our industrial business customers, PepsiCo, Inc., accounted for 11% of consolidated sales in 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Accounting policies for measuring segment operating income and assets are consistent with those described in note 1. Because of integrated manufacturing for certain products within the segments, products are not sold from one segment to another but rather inventory is transferred at cost. Inter-segment sales are not material. Corporate assets include cash, deferred taxes, investments and certain fixed assets.
	Business Segment Results
	(millions)	Consumer		Industrial		Total		Corporate		Total
						segments		& other
	2013
	Net sales	$	2,538.00	$	1,585.40	$	4,123.40	—		$	4,123.40
	Operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement	472.3		118.5		590.8		—		590.8
	Income from unconsolidated operations	19.5		3.7		23.2		—		23.2
	Goodwill	1,654.70		143.8		1,798.50		—		1,798.50
	Assets	—		—		4,142.90		$	306.8	4,449.70
	Capital expenditures	—		—		84.2		15.7		99.9
	Depreciation and amortization	—		—		74.8		31.2		106
	2012
	Net sales	$	2,415.30	$	1,598.90	$	4,014.20	—		$	4,014.20
	Operating income	456.1		122.2		578.3		—		578.3
	Income from unconsolidated operations	17.3		4.2		21.5		—		21.5
	Goodwill	1,551.00		144.3		1,695.30		—		1,695.30
	Assets	—		—		3,912.20		$	253.2	4,165.40
	Capital expenditures	—		—		88.8		21.5		110.3
	Depreciation and amortization	—		—		75.1		27.7		102.8
	2011
	Net sales	$	2,199.90	$	1,497.70	$	3,697.60	—		$	3,697.60
	Operating income	428.4		111.9		540.3		—		540.3
	Income from unconsolidated operations	20.5		4.9		25.4		—		25.4
	Goodwill	1,550.70		143.5		1,694.20		—		1,694.20
	Assets	—		—		3,895.60		$	192.2	4,087.80
	Capital expenditures	—		—		74.8		21.9		96.7
	Depreciation and amortization	—		—		76.2		22.1		98.3
	A reconciliation of operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement (which we use to measure segment profitability) to operating income is as follows:
	(millions)	Total
	2013
	Operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement	$	590.8
	Less: Special charges	25
	Less: Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3
	Operating income	$	550.5
	Geographic Areas
	We have net sales and long-lived assets in the following geographic areas:
	(millions)	United		EMEA		Other		Total
		States				countries
	2013
	Net sales	$	2,357.00	$	883.4	$	883	$	4,123.40
	Long-lived assets	1,275.70		989.2		443.6		2,708.50
	2012
	Net sales	$	2,351.50	$	860.5	$	802.2	$	4,014.20
	Long-lived assets	1,291.50		956.6		318		2,566.10
	2011
	Net sales	$	2,220.80	$	770.8	$	706	$	3,697.60
	Long-lived assets	1,284.10		968.3		314.9		2,567.30
	Long-lived assets include property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization.

Supplemental_Financial_Stateme

Supplemental Financial Statement Data	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Financial Statement Data	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT DATA
	Supplemental income statement, balance sheet and cash flow information follows:
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Inventories
	Finished products	$	304.6		$	273.2
	Raw materials and work-in-process	372.3			341.8
		$	676.9		$	615
	Prepaid expenses	$	37.7		$	34.6
	Other current assets	97.1			90.9
		$	134.8		$	125.5
	Property, plant and equipment
	Land and improvements	$	59.3		$	43
	Buildings	335.4			324.9
	Machinery and equipment	661.3			638.1
	Software	292.5			275.4
	Construction-in-progress	59.2			51.7
	Accumulated depreciation	(831.1		)	(785.8		)
		$	576.6		$	547.3
	Investments and other assets
	Investments in affiliates	$	160.6		$	141.7
	Long-term investments	103.4			86.1
	Prepaid allowances	19.3			28.4
	Other assets	87.7			57.7
		$	371		$	313.9
	Other accrued liabilities
	Payroll and employee benefits	$	120.4		$	127.6
	Sales allowances	124.5			118
	Other	216.8			173.6
		$	461.7		$	419.2
	Other long-term liabilities
	Pension	$	101		$	263.4
	Postretirement benefits	88.2			105.5
	Deferred taxes	139.3			56.8
	Income taxes payable	53			41.3
	Other	38.4			31.4
		$	419.9		$	498.4
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Depreciation	$	67.5		$	63.6		$	58.1
	Software amortization	23.6			23.7			24.4
	Interest paid	54.2			54.7			49.6
	Income taxes paid	106.3			103.3			103.5
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax where applicable
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	165.7		$	166.3
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	(0.3		)	(1.6		)
	Unamortized value of settled interest rate swaps	2			(4.1		)
	Pension and other postretirement costs	(167.7		)	(320.5		)
		$	(0.3	)	$	(159.9	)
	Dividends paid per share were $1.36 in 2013, $1.24 in 2012 and $1.12 in 2011.

Selected_Quarterly_Data

Selected Quarterly Data	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Data	'
	SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
	(millions except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	2013
	Net sales	$	934.4	$	1,002.60	$	1,016.40	$	1,170.10
	Gross profit	361.7		394.4		407.6		502.2
	Operating income	112		116		148.4		174.1
	Net income	76		78.6		104.4		129.9
	Basic earnings per share	0.57		0.6		0.79		0.99
	Diluted earnings per share	0.57		0.59		0.78		0.98
	Dividends paid per share—
	Common Stock and Common Stock Non-Voting	0.34		0.34		0.34		0.34
	Market price—Common Stock
	High	67.28		74.6		73.41		70
	Low	61.03		68.08		66.85		63.29
	Market price—Common Stock Non-Voting
	High	67.32		74.76		73.36		70.2
	Low	61.23		68.39		67.09		64.07
	2012
	Net sales	$	906.7	$	984	$	977.7	$	1,145.80
	Gross profit	355.3		388.4		391.7		482.4
	Operating income	112.5		121.3		144.2		200.2
	Net income	74.5		80.4		104.4		148.5
	Basic earnings per share	0.56		0.61		0.79		1.12
	Diluted earnings per share	0.55		0.6		0.78		1.11
	Dividends paid per share—
	Common Stock and Common Stock Non-Voting	0.31		0.31		0.31		0.31
	Market price—Common Stock
	High	51.91		57.26		61.45		66
	Low	48.52		50.57		55.08		61.01
	Market price—Common Stock Non-Voting
	High	52.07		57.4		61.89		66.37
	Low	48.54		50.43		55.18		61.2
	Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2013 includes $25.0 million for special charges related to EMEA reorganization activities and $15.3 million of loss on voluntary pension settlements. The after tax impact of these two items is $29.2 million and the basic and diluted earnings per share impact is $0.22.

Valuation_And_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	'
	Supplemental Financial Schedule II Consolidated
	McCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(IN MILLIONS)
	Column A	Column B		Column C Additions					Column D			Column E
	Description	Balance at		Charged to		Charged to			Deductions			Balance at
		Beginning of		Costs and		Other						End of Period
		Period		Expenses		Accounts
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Year ended November 30, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	4	$	1.5	$	(0.1	)	$	(1.3	)	$	4.1
	Valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets	27.5		5.2		(1.6		)	(9.9		)	21.2
		$	31.5	$	6.7	$	(1.7	)	$	(11.2	)	$	25.3
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Year ended November 30, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	4.5	$	0.7	—			$	(1.2	)	$	4
	Valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets	26.6		2.3		$	0.8		(2.2		)	27.5
		$	31.1	$	3	$	0.8		$	(3.4	)	$	31.5
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Year ended November 30, 2011:
	Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	2.9	$	1.1	$	1.7		$	(1.2	)	$	4.5
	Valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets	22.9		5.2		0.9			(2.4		)	26.6
		$	25.8	$	6.3	$	2.6		$	(3.6	)	$	31.1

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation	'
	Consolidation
	The financial statements include the accounts of our majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, over which we exercise significant influence, but not control, are accounted for by the equity method. Accordingly, our share of net income or loss of unconsolidated affiliates is included in net income.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	For majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates, if located outside of the U.S., with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, asset and liability accounts are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and the resultant translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions of these majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates-that is, transactions denominated in other than the functional currency-are included in net earnings.
	Our unconsolidated affiliates located outside the U.S. generally use their local currencies as their functional currencies. The asset and liability accounts of those unconsolidated affiliates, and our investment in the net assets of those unconsolidated affiliates, are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and the resultant translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Our income from these unconsolidated operations is translated at average monthly rates of exchange.
Use Of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	Preparation of financial statements that follow accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	All highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using standard or average costs which approximate the first-in, first-out costing method.
Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost and depreciated over its estimated useful life using the straight-line method for financial reporting and both accelerated and straight-line methods for tax reporting. The estimated useful lives range from 20 to 40 years for buildings and 3 to 12 years for machinery, equipment and computer software. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
	We capitalize costs of software developed or obtained for internal use. Capitalized software development costs include only (1) direct costs paid to others for materials and services to develop or buy the software, (2) payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who work directly on the software development project and (3) interest costs while developing the software. Capitalization of these costs stops when the project is substantially complete and ready for use. Software is amortized using the straight-line method over a range of 3 to 8 years, but not exceeding the expected life of the product. We capitalized $16.7 million of software during the year ended November 30, 2013, $20.5 million during the year ended November 30, 2012 and $17.3 million during the year ended November 30, 2011.
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	We review the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets and conduct tests of impairment on an annual basis as described below. We also test goodwill for impairment if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying amount and test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Separable intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over those lives.
	Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived purchased intangible asset is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, assumed royalty rates, future economic and market conditions and determination of appropriate market comparables. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from these estimates.
	Goodwill Impairment
	Our reporting units used to assess potential goodwill impairment are the same as our business segments. We calculate fair value of a reporting unit by using a discounted cash flow model and then compare that to the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including intangible assets and goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the calculated fair value, then we would determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. An impairment charge would be recognized to the extent the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value.
	Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset Impairment
	Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of brand names and trademarks. We calculate fair value by using a discounted cash flow model or relief-from-royalty method and then compare that to the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be recorded to the extent the recorded indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds the fair value.
	Long-lived Fixed Asset Impairment
	Fixed assets and amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment as events or changes in circumstances occur indicating that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Undiscounted cash flow analyses are used to determine if an impairment exists. If an impairment is determined to exist, the loss is calculated based on estimated fair value.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue when we have an agreement with the customer, the product has been delivered to the customer, the sales price is fixed and collectability is reasonably assured. We reduce revenue for estimated product returns, allowances and price discounts based on historical experience and contractual terms.
	Trade allowances, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances, merchandising funds and consumer coupons, are offered through various programs to customers and consumers. Revenue is recorded net of trade allowances.
	Trade accounts receivable are amounts billed and currently due from customers. We have an allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce our receivables to their net realizable value. We estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts based on our history of collections and the aging of our receivables.
Shipping And Handling	'
	Shipping and Handling
	Shipping and handling costs on our products sold to customers are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the income statement. Shipping and handling expense was $96.9 million, $94.8 million and $89.4 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Research And Development	'
	Research and Development
	Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the income statement. Research and development expense was $61.3 million, $57.8 million and $58.1 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Brand Marketing Support	'
	Brand Marketing Support
	Total brand marketing support costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the income statement, were $207.8 million, $198.3 million and $187.3 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Brand marketing support costs include advertising, promotions and customer trade funds used for cooperative advertising. Promotion costs include public relations, shopper marketing, digital asset depreciation and general consumer promotion activities. Advertising costs include the development, production and communication of advertisements through television, digital, print and radio. These advertisements are expensed as incurred, or for development and production, in the period in which they first run. Advertising expense was $85.0 million, $86.2 million and $77.2 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy	'
	Employee Benefit and Retirement Plans
	We sponsor defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. and certain foreign locations. In addition, we sponsor defined contribution plans in the U.S. and contribute to government-sponsored retirement plans in locations outside the U.S. We also currently provide postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to certain U.S. employees.
	We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of our defined benefit pension plans as an asset or a liability in the balance sheet, with changes in the funded status recorded through comprehensive income in the year in which those changes occur.
	The expected return on plan assets is determined using the expected rate of return and a calculated value of plan assets referred to as the market-related value of plan assets. Differences between assumed and actual returns are amortized to the market-related value of assets on a straight-line basis over five years.
	We use the corridor approach in the valuation of defined benefit pension plans. The corridor approach defers all actuarial gains and losses resulting from variances between actual results and actuarial assumptions. For defined benefit pension plans, these unrecognized gains and losses are amortized when the net gains and losses exceed 10% of the greater of the market-related value of plan assets or the projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year. The amount in excess of the corridor is amortized over the average remaining service period to retirement date of active plan participants.

Foreign_Currency_Translation_P

Foreign Currency Translation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Foreign Currency [Abstract]	'
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	For majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates, if located outside of the U.S., with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, asset and liability accounts are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and the resultant translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions of these majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates-that is, transactions denominated in other than the functional currency-are included in net earnings.
	Our unconsolidated affiliates located outside the U.S. generally use their local currencies as their functional currencies. The asset and liability accounts of those unconsolidated affiliates, and our investment in the net assets of those unconsolidated affiliates, are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and the resultant translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Our income from these unconsolidated operations is translated at average monthly rates of exchange.

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Unaudited Proforma Combined Historical Results	'
	The unaudited proforma combined historical results, as if Kohinoor and Kamis had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal 2011 are estimated to be:
	(millions, except per share data)	2011
	Net sales	$	3,839.10
	Net income	383.1
	Earnings per share—diluted	2.85

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract ]	'
Schedule Of Amortized And Non-Amortized Intangible Assets	'
	The following table displays intangible assets as of November 30, 2013 and 2012:
		2013					2012
	(millions)	Gross		Accumulated			Gross			Accumulated
		carrying		amortization			carrying			amortization
		amount					amount
	Finite-lived intangible assets	$	93.9	$	30.2		$	80.9		$	25
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Goodwill	1,798.50					1,695.30
	Brand names and trademarks	269.7					267.6
		2,068.20					1,962.90
	Total goodwill and intangible assets	$	2,162.10	$	30.2		$	2,043.80		$	25
Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the years ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2013					2012
	(millions)	Consumer		Industrial			Consumer			Industrial
	Beginning of year	$	1,551.00	$	144.3		$	1,550.70		$	143.5
	Changes in purchase price allocation	—		—			26.2			—
	Goodwill acquired	77.9		—			—			—
	Foreign currency fluctuations and other	25.8		(0.5		)	(25.9		)	0.8
	End of year	$	1,654.70	$	143.8		$	1,551.00		$	144.3

Investments_In_Affiliates_Tabl

Investments In Affiliates (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Investments In Affiliates [Abstract]	'
Summarized Annual And Year-End Information Of Unconsolidated Affiliates	'
	Summarized annual and year-end information from the financial statements of unconsolidated affiliates representing 100% of the businesses follows:
	(millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Net sales	$	761.4	$	727.1	$	708.5
	Gross profit	256.9		229.2		238.7
	Net income	53.8		47.1		57.2
	Current assets	$	288.9	$	274.4	$	272
	Noncurrent assets	128.4		104.2		86.5
	Current liabilities	141		129.9		113.2
	Noncurrent liabilities	7.2		20.5		32.1

Financing_Arrangements_Tables

Financing Arrangements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]	'
Components Of Outstanding Debt	'
	Our outstanding debt was as follows at November 30:
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Short-term borrowings
	Commercial paper	$	200.3		$	138.4
	Other	11.3			1.9
		$	211.6		$	140.3
	Weighted-average interest rate of short-term borrowings at year-end	0.7		%	0.4		%
	Long-term debt
	5.25% notes due 2013(1)	—			$	250
	5.20% notes due 2015(2)	$	200		200
	5.75% notes due 2017(3)	250			250
	3.90% notes due 2021(4)	250			250
	3.50% notes due 2023(5)	250			—
	7.63%–8.12% notes due 2024	55			55
	Other	10.8			13.6
	Unamortized discounts and fair value adjustments	5.7			12.9
		1,021.50			1,031.50
	Less current portion	2.5			252.3
		$	1,019.00		$	779.2
	-1	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2008, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 5.54%.
	-2	The fixed interest rate on $100 million of the 5.20% notes due in 2015 is effectively converted to a variable rate by interest rate swaps through 2015. Net interest payments are based on 3 month LIBOR minus 0.05% during this period (our effective rate as of November 30, 2013 was 0.21%).
	-3	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2007, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 6.25%.
	-4	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2011, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 4.01%.
	-5	Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2013, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 3.30%.
Maturities Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Maturities of long-term debt during the years subsequent to November 30, 2013 are as follows (in millions):
	2015	$	201.5
	2016	0.8
	2017	250.9
	2018	1
	Thereafter	559.1
Rental Expense Under Operating Leases	'
	Future annual fixed rental payments for the years ending November 30 are as follows (in millions):
	2014	$	23.6
	2015	20.1
	2016	14.1
	2017	10.6
	2018	8.9
	Thereafter	8.9

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments	'
	As of
	November 30, 2013:
	(millions)	Asset Derivatives							Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives	Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value			Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value
		location							location
	Interest rate contracts	Other current	$	100		$	12.2		Other accrued liabilities	—			—
		assets
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	79.2			1.1			Other accrued liabilities	$	125.7		$	1.6
	Total					$	13.3						$	1.6
	As of
	November 30, 2012:
	(millions)	Asset Derivatives							Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives	Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value			Balance sheet	Notional amount			Fair value
		location							location
	Interest rate contracts	Other current	$	100		$	16.7		Other accrued liabilities	$	50		$	0.1
		assets
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	123.1			0.9			Other accrued liabilities	65.7			1.9
	Total					$	17.6						$	2
Carrying Amount And Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	'
	The carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments at November 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2013						2012
	(millions)	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
		amount			value			amount			value
	Long-term investments	$	103.4		$	103.4		$	86.1		$	86.1
	Long-term debt	1,021.50			1,102.40			1,031.50			1,168.50
	Derivatives related to:
	Interest rates (assets)	12.2			12.2			16.7			16.7
	Interest rates (liabilities)	—			—			0.1			0.1
	Foreign currency (assets)	1.1			1.1			0.9			0.9
	Foreign currency (liabilities)	1.6			1.6			1.9			1.9
Fair Value Hedges [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Impact Of Derivative Instruments	'
	The following tables disclose the impact of derivative instruments on other comprehensive income (OCI), accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and our income statement for the years ended November 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Fair value hedges (millions)
		Income statement	Income (expense)
	Derivative	location	2013			2012			2011
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense	$	5		$	4.7		$	4.9
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Impact Of Derivative Instruments	'
	Cash flow hedges (millions)
		Gain (loss)									Income statement location	Gain (loss)
		recognized in OCI										reclassified from AOCI
	Derivative	2013			2012			2011				2013			2012			2011
	Interest rate contracts	$	9.2		$	(0.1	)	—			Interest expense	$	(1.3	)	$	(1.4	)	$	(1.4	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	1			(2.4		)	$	(0.4	)	Cost of goods sold	0.3			0.6			(3.4		)
	Total	$	10.2		$	(2.5	)	$	(0.4	)		$	(1.0	)	$	(0.8	)	$	(4.8	)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis	'
	Our population of assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis at November 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
				Fair value measurements using fair
				value hierarchy as of  November 30, 2013
	(millions)	Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	63	$	63	—		—
	Insurance contracts	90.1		—		$	90.1	—
	Bonds and other long-term investments	13.3		13.3		—		—
	Interest rate derivatives	12.2		—		12.2		—
	Foreign currency derivatives	1.1		—		1.1		—
	Total	$	179.7	$	76.3	$	103.4	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1.6	—		$	1.6	—
	Total	$	1.6	—		$	1.6	—
				Fair value measurements using fair
				value hierarchy as of November 30, 2012
	(millions)	Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	79	$	79	—		—
	Insurance contracts	72.5		—		$	72.5	—
	Bonds and other long-term investments	13.6		13.6		—		—
	Interest rate derivatives	16.7		—		16.7		—
	Foreign currency derivatives	0.9		—		0.9		—
	Total	$	182.7	$	92.6	$	90.1	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1.9	—		$	1.9	—
	Interest rate derivatives	0.1		—		0.1		—
	Total	$	2	—		$	2	—

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen1

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Significant Assumptions Used To Determine Benefit Obligations	'
	The significant assumptions used to determine benefit obligations are as follows as of November 30:
		United States				International
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Discount rate—funded plan	5.2	%	4.3	%	4.6	%	4.4	%
	Discount rate—unfunded plan	5.1	%	4.2	%	—		—
	Salary scale	3.8	%	3.8	%	3.0-3.8%		3.0-3.8%
Amounts Recorded In Balance Sheet, Defined Benefit Pension Plans	'
	Amounts recorded in the balance sheet for all defined benefit pension plans consist of the following:
		United States						International
	(millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Non-current pension asset	$	25.8		—			—			—
	Accrued pension liability	81.2			$	215.4		$	25		$	53.2
	Deferred income tax assets	59.4			128			15.7			23.9
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	95.5			212.5			74.1			95.3
Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets	'
	The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy as described in note 8, pension plan assets at their fair value as of November 30, 2013 and 2012 for the United States and international plans:
	As of November 30, 2013	United States
	(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		fair
		value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	13.5		$	13.5		—			—
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equity securities(a)	277.2			129.5			$	147.7		—
	International equity securities(b)	110.7			110.7			—			—
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	72.5			72.5			—			—
	High yield bonds(d)	29.3			—			29.3			—
	International/government/ corporate bonds(e)	24.7			24.7			—			—
	Insurance contracts(f)	1			—			1			—
	Other types of investments:
	Hedge fund of funds(g)	18.5			—			—			$	18.5
	Private equity funds(h)	4.9			—			—			4.9
	Total investments	$	552.3		$	350.9		$	178		$	23.4
	As of November 30, 2013	International
	(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		fair
		value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	0.6		$	0.6		—			—
	International equity securities(b)	161.4			—			$	161.4		—
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	99.3			—			99.3			—
	Insurance contracts(f)	18.6			—			18.6			—
	Total investments	$	279.9		$	0.6		$	279.3		—
	As of November 30, 2012	United States
	(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		fair
		value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	36.3		$	36.3		—			—
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equity securities(a)	239.1			107.3			$	131.8		—
	International equity securities(b)	90.2			90.2			—			—
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	74.2			74.2			—			—
	High yield bonds(d)	27.4			—			27.4			—
	International/government/ corporate bonds(e)	25.1			25.1			—			—
	Insurance contracts(f)	1.1			—			1.1			—
	Other types of investments:
	Hedge fund of funds(g)	21.1			—			—			$	21.1
	Private equity funds(h)	5.3			—			—			5.3
	Total investments	$	519.8		$	333.1		$	160.3		$	26.4
	As of November 30, 2012				International
	(millions)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		fair
		value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	9		$	9		—			—
	International equity securities(b)	133.4			—			$	133.4		—
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S./government/ corporate bonds(c)	87.4			—			87.4			—
	Insurance contracts(f)	17.8			—			17.8			—
	Total investments	$	247.6		$	9		$	238.6		—
	(a)	This category comprises equity funds and collective equity trust funds that most closely track the S&P index and other equity indices.
	(b)	This category comprises international equity funds with varying benchmark indices.
	(c)	This category comprises funds consisting of U.S. government and U.S. corporate bonds and other fixed income securities. An appropriate benchmark is the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index.
	(d)	This category comprises funds consisting of real estate related debt securities with an appropriate benchmark of the Barclays Investment Grade CMBS Index.
	(e)	This category comprises funds consisting of international government/corporate bonds and other fixed income securities with varying benchmark indices.
	(f)	This category comprises insurance contracts, the majority of which have a guaranteed investment return.
	(g)	This category comprises hedge fund of funds investing in strategies represented in the HFRI Fund of Funds Index.
	(h)	This category comprises private equity, venture capital and limited partnerships.
Change In Fair Value Of Level 3 Pension Plan Assets	'
	The change in fair value of the plans’ Level 3 assets for 2013 is summarized as follows:
	(millions)	Beginning			Realized			Unrealized			Net,			End of
		of year			gains			gains (losses)			purchases			year
											and (sales)
	Hedge fund of funds	$	21.1		$	0.9		$	1.5		$	(5.0	)	$	18.5
	Private equity funds	5.3			0.5			(0.1		)	(0.8		)	4.9
	Total	$	26.4		$	1.4		$	1.4		$	(5.8	)	$	23.4
	The change in fair value of the plans’ Level 3 assets for 2012 is summarized as follows:
	(millions)	Beginning			Realized			Unrealized			Net,			End of
		of year			gains			gains			purchases			year
											and (sales)
	Hedge fund of funds	$	19.8		—			$	0.6		$	0.7		$	21.1
	Private equity funds	4.8			$	0.1		0.1			0.3			5.3
	Total	$	24.6		$	0.1		$	0.7		$	1		$	26.4
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The significant assumptions used to determine pension expense are as follows:
		United States						International
		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate—funded plan	4.3	%	5.5	%	6	%	4.4	%	5.1	%	5.6	%
	Discount rate—unfunded plan	4.2	%	5.4	%	5.8	%	—		—		—
	Salary scale	3.8	%	3.8	%	3.8	%	3.0-3.8%		3.0-3.8%		3.0-3.8%
	Expected return on plan assets	8	%	8.3	%	8.3	%	6.6	%	6.7	%	7.2	%
Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Components Of Defined Benefit Plans	'
	Our pension expense was as follows:
		United States									International
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
	Service cost	$	23.2		$	17.5		$	15.1		$	8.8		$	6.8		$	6.2
	Interest costs	31.2			31.8			30.3			12.6			12.8			12.5
	Expected return on plan assets	(41.4		)	(37.8		)	(34.1		)	(17.2		)	(16.2		)	(15.8		)
	Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3			—			—			—			—			—
	Amortization of prior service costs	—			0.1			0.1			0.4			0.4			0.7
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	29.5			18.1			13.3			5.6			3.5			2.2
	Other	—			—			—			0.1			—			0.3
		$	57.8		$	29.7		$	24.7		$	10.3		$	7.3		$	6.1
Benefit Obligation, Fair Value Of Plan Assets And Reconciliation Of Defined Benefit Plans	'
		United States						International
	(millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	735.2		$	588.5		$	300.8		$	251.1
	Service cost	23.2			17.5			8.8			6.8
	Interest costs	31.2			31.8			12.6			12.8
	Employee contributions	—			—			1.7			1.7
	Voluntary pension settlement	(63.3		)	—			—			—
	Plan changes and other	—			—			(1.4		)	(0.2		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(97.8		)	119.5			(5.5		)	34.4
	Benefits paid	(20.8		)	(22.1		)	(8.6		)	(10.2		)
	Expenses paid	—			—			(0.8		)	(0.7		)
	Foreign currency impact	—			—			(2.7		)	5.1
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	607.7		$	735.2		$	304.9		$	300.8
	Change in fair value of plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	519.8		$	400.9		$	247.6		$	214.9
	Actual return on plan assets	84.5			56.9			31.4			17.5
	Employer contributions	32.1			84.1			10.6			20.2
	Employee contributions	—			—			1.7			1.7
	Voluntary pension settlement	(63.3		)	—			—			—
	Benefits paid	(20.8		)	(22.1		)	(8.6		)	(10.2		)
	Expenses paid	—			—			(0.8		)	(0.7		)
	Foreign currency impact	—			—			(2.0		)	4.2
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	552.3		$	519.8		$	279.9		$	247.6
	Funded status	$	(55.4	)	$	(215.4	)	$	(25.0	)	$	(53.2	)
	Pension plans in which accumulated benefit obligation exceeded plan assets
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	76.8		$	660.2		$	191.4		$	182.2
	Fair value of plan assets	—			519.8			176.8			154
Allocations Of Pension Plan Assets	'
	Our allocations of U.S. pension plan assets as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, were as follows:
		Actual				2013
	Asset Category	2013		2012		Target
	Equity securities	70.2	%	63.4	%	70	%
	Fixed income securities	23.1	%	24.5	%	25	%
	Other	6.7	%	12.1	%	5	%
	Total	100	%	100	%	100	%
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	Estimated future benefit payments (net of employee contributions) for the next 10 fiscal years are as follows:
	(millions)	Retiree			Retiree life			Total
		medical			insurance
	2014	$	5.6		$	1.2		$	6.8
	2015	5.8			1.2			7
	2016	5.8			1.2			7
	2017	5.9			1.2			7.1
	2018	6.1			1.2			7.3
	2019-2023	32.6			6.5			39.1
Components Of Defined Benefit Plans	'
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Service cost	$	5.1		$	4		$	3.8
	Interest costs	4.1			4.9			4.5
	Amortization of prior service costs	(1.2		)	(4.0		)	(5.9		)
	Amortization of losses	1.4			—			0.7
	Special termination benefits	—			(0.1		)	0.3
	Postretirement benefit expense	$	9.4		$	4.8		$	3.4
Benefit Obligation, Fair Value Of Plan Assets And Reconciliation Of Defined Benefit Plans	'
	Rollforwards of the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and a reconciliation of the plans’ funded status at November 30, the measurement date, follow:
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	112.8		$	99.3
	Service cost	5.1			4
	Interest costs	4.1			4.9
	Employee contributions	2.9			2.7
	Medicare prescription subsidy	—			0.4
	Demographic assumptions change	(8.1		)	0.8
	Other plan assumptions	(1.5		)	(1.0		)
	Trend rate assumption change	—			(0.2		)
	Discount rate change	(8.7		)	14.1
	Special termination benefits	—			(0.1		)
	Actuarial gain	(3.3		)	(3.5		)
	Benefits paid	(8.4		)	(8.6		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	94.9		$	112.8
	Change in fair value of plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	—			—
	Employer contributions	$	5.5		$	5.5
	Employee contributions	2.9			2.7
	Medicare prescription subsidy	—			0.4
	Benefits paid	(8.4		)	(8.6		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	—			—
	Other postretirement benefit liability	$	94.9		$	112.8
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	(millions)	United States
		expected payments
	2014	$	22.7
	2015	24
	2016	25.1
	2017	27.7
	2018	29.7
	2019-2023	181.5
International Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	(millions)	International
		expected payments
	2014	$	9.3
	2015	9.4
	2016	10.3
	2017	11.5
	2018	12.4
	2019-2023	80.5
Allocations Of Pension Plan Assets	'
	The allocations of the international pension plans’ assets as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, were as follows:
		Actual				2013
	Asset Category	2013		2012		Target
	Equity securities	57.6	%	53.9	%	53	%
	Fixed income securities	42.1	%	42.5	%	41	%
	Other	0.3	%	3.6	%	6	%
	Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Summary Of RSU Activity	'
	A summary of our RSU activity for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(shares in thousands)	2013					2012					2011
		Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-
				average					average					average
				price					price					price
	Beginning of year	192		$	49.65		233		$	43.23		289		$	35.42
	Granted	89		71.6			113		54.3			133		47.4
	Vested	(116	)	50.91			(147	)	42.82			(183	)	34.04
	Forfeited	(4	)	59.25			(7	)	47.88			(6	)	40.91
	Outstanding—end of year	161		$	60.86		192		$	49.65		233		$	43.23
Assumptions Of Stock Compensation Plans	'
	These fair values were computed using the following range of assumptions for our various stock compensation plans for the years ended November 30:
		2013		2012		2011
	Risk-free interest rates	0.1 - 1.8%		0.1 - 2.2%		0.1 - 3.5%
	Dividend yield	1.9	%	2.3	%	2.4	%
	Expected volatility	14.5 - 20.6%		16.5 - 21.6%		15.2 - 22.2%
	Expected lives	6.2 years		6.1 years		6.4 years
Summary Of Stock Option Activity	'
	A summary of our stock option activity for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(shares in millions)	2013					2012					2011
		Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-
				average					average					average
				exercise					exercise					exercise
				price					price					price
	Beginning of year	5.1		$	40.06		6.6		$	34.98		7.4		$	32.01
	Granted	0.9		71.6			0.9		54.27			1		47.4
	Exercised	(1.3	)	34.11			(2.4	)	31.43			(1.7	)	29.35
	Forfeited	(0.1	)	57.33			—		—			(0.1	)	30.08
	End of year	4.6		47.73			5.1		40.06			6.6		34.98
	Exercisable—end of year	2.7		$	39.62		2.7		$	34.99		4.2		$	32.26
Summary Of Our Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable	'
	A summary of our stock options outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2013 follows:
	(shares in millions)	Options outstanding						Options exercisable
	Range of	Shares		Weighted-	Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-	Weighted-
	exercise price			average	average					average	average
				remaining	exercise					remaining	exercise
				life (yrs)	price					life (yrs)	price
	$29.60-$40.10	2.1		4	$	35.48		2		3.7	$	35.18
	$40.11-$50.60	0.8		7.3	47.4			0.4		7.3	47.4
	$50.61-$61.10	0.8		8.3	54.24			0.2		8.3	54.24
	$61.11-$71.60	0.9		9.3	71.58			0.1		9.3	71.25
		4.6		6.2	$	47.73		2.7		4.6	$	39.62
Schedule of Mid-term Incentive Plan Activity	'
	A summary of the MTIP award activity for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(shares in thousands)	2013					2012					2011
		Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-			Shares		Weighted-
				average					average					average
				exercise					exercise					exercise
				price					price					price
	Beginning of year	240		$	46.63		120		$	44.47		—		—
	Granted	94		64.74			120		48.78			120		$	44.47
	Outstanding—end of year	334		$	51.73		240		$	46.63		120		$	44.47

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Provision For Income Taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Income taxes
	Current
	Federal	$	96.4		$	79.4		$	76.5
	State	10.3			10.1			10.5
	International	42.2			26			17.6
		148.9			115.5			104.6
	Deferred
	Federal	(0.1		)	21.3			32
	State	(0.4		)	4			4.1
	International	(14.8		)	(1.0		)	1.9
		(15.3		)	24.3			38
	Total income taxes	$	133.6		$	139.8		$	142.6
Components Of Income From Consolidated Operations Before Income Taxes	'
	The components of income from consolidated operations before income taxes follow:
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Pretax income
	United States	$	351.2		$	366.2		$	338.7
	International	148.2			159.9			152.7
		$	499.4		$	526.1		$	491.4
Reconciliation Of The U.S. Federal Statutory Rate With The Effective Tax Rate	'
	A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory rate with the effective tax rate follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Federal statutory tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal benefits	1.2		1.7		1.9
	International tax at different effective rates	(6.9	)	(6.5	)	(7.0	)
	U.S. tax on remitted and unremitted earnings	—		(2.0	)	0.2
	U.S. manufacturing deduction	(1.8	)	(1.6	)	(1.6	)
	Changes in prior year tax contingencies	0.3		(0.1	)	(0.1	)
	Other, net	(1.0	)	0.1		0.6
	Total	26.8	%	26.6	%	29	%
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	'
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Employee benefit liabilities	$	110.3		$	165.2
	Other accrued liabilities	23.5			16.3
	Inventory	11.1			14.9
	Tax loss and credit carryforwards	42.1			49.7
	Other	9.5			11.8
	Valuation allowance	(21.2		)	(27.5		)
		175.3			230.4
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Depreciation	45.3			48.3
	Intangible assets	178.9			158.8
	Other	7.4			5.9
		231.6			213
	Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$	(56.3	)	$	17.4
Activity Related To Our Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended November 30:
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	46.7		$	33.2		$	20.7
	Additions for current year tax positions	10.3			10.6			10.3
	Additions for prior year tax positions	2.2			3.9			6.5
	Reductions for prior year tax positions	—			—			(3.1		)
	Statute expirations	(0.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.2		)
	Foreign currency translation	(1.1		)	0.2			—
	Balance at November 30	$	58		$	46.7		$	33.2

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation Of Average Shares Outstanding	'
	The reconciliation of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended November 30 follows:
	(millions)	2013	2012	2011
	Average shares outstanding—basic	132.1	132.7	132.7
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options/RSUs/MTIP	1.5	1.6	1.6
	Average shares outstanding—diluted	133.6	134.3	134.3
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities	'
	The following table sets forth the stock options and RSUs for the years ended November 30 which were not considered in our earnings per share calculation since they were antidilutive.
	(millions)	2013	2012	2011
	Antidilutive securities	0.6	0.3	0.5

Business_Segments_And_Geograph1

Business Segments And Geographic Areas (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information	'
	(millions)	Consumer		Industrial		Total		Corporate		Total
						segments		& other
	2013
	Net sales	$	2,538.00	$	1,585.40	$	4,123.40	—		$	4,123.40
	Operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement	472.3		118.5		590.8		—		590.8
	Income from unconsolidated operations	19.5		3.7		23.2		—		23.2
	Goodwill	1,654.70		143.8		1,798.50		—		1,798.50
	Assets	—		—		4,142.90		$	306.8	4,449.70
	Capital expenditures	—		—		84.2		15.7		99.9
	Depreciation and amortization	—		—		74.8		31.2		106
	2012
	Net sales	$	2,415.30	$	1,598.90	$	4,014.20	—		$	4,014.20
	Operating income	456.1		122.2		578.3		—		578.3
	Income from unconsolidated operations	17.3		4.2		21.5		—		21.5
	Goodwill	1,551.00		144.3		1,695.30		—		1,695.30
	Assets	—		—		3,912.20		$	253.2	4,165.40
	Capital expenditures	—		—		88.8		21.5		110.3
	Depreciation and amortization	—		—		75.1		27.7		102.8
	2011
	Net sales	$	2,199.90	$	1,497.70	$	3,697.60	—		$	3,697.60
	Operating income	428.4		111.9		540.3		—		540.3
	Income from unconsolidated operations	20.5		4.9		25.4		—		25.4
	Goodwill	1,550.70		143.5		1,694.20		—		1,694.20
	Assets	—		—		3,895.60		$	192.2	4,087.80
	Capital expenditures	—		—		74.8		21.9		96.7
	Depreciation and amortization	—		—		76.2		22.1		98.3
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
	A reconciliation of operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement (which we use to measure segment profitability) to operating income is as follows:
	(millions)	Total
	2013
	Operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement	$	590.8
	Less: Special charges	25
	Less: Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3
	Operating income	$	550.5
Net Sales And Long-Lived Assets Geographic Areas	'
	We have net sales and long-lived assets in the following geographic areas:
	(millions)	United		EMEA		Other		Total
		States				countries
	2013
	Net sales	$	2,357.00	$	883.4	$	883	$	4,123.40
	Long-lived assets	1,275.70		989.2		443.6		2,708.50
	2012
	Net sales	$	2,351.50	$	860.5	$	802.2	$	4,014.20
	Long-lived assets	1,291.50		956.6		318		2,566.10
	2011
	Net sales	$	2,220.80	$	770.8	$	706	$	3,697.60
	Long-lived assets	1,284.10		968.3		314.9		2,567.30

Supplemental_Financial_Stateme1

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Income Statement, Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information	'
	Supplemental income statement, balance sheet and cash flow information follows:
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Inventories
	Finished products	$	304.6		$	273.2
	Raw materials and work-in-process	372.3			341.8
		$	676.9		$	615
	Prepaid expenses	$	37.7		$	34.6
	Other current assets	97.1			90.9
		$	134.8		$	125.5
	Property, plant and equipment
	Land and improvements	$	59.3		$	43
	Buildings	335.4			324.9
	Machinery and equipment	661.3			638.1
	Software	292.5			275.4
	Construction-in-progress	59.2			51.7
	Accumulated depreciation	(831.1		)	(785.8		)
		$	576.6		$	547.3
	Investments and other assets
	Investments in affiliates	$	160.6		$	141.7
	Long-term investments	103.4			86.1
	Prepaid allowances	19.3			28.4
	Other assets	87.7			57.7
		$	371		$	313.9
	Other accrued liabilities
	Payroll and employee benefits	$	120.4		$	127.6
	Sales allowances	124.5			118
	Other	216.8			173.6
		$	461.7		$	419.2
	Other long-term liabilities
	Pension	$	101		$	263.4
	Postretirement benefits	88.2			105.5
	Deferred taxes	139.3			56.8
	Income taxes payable	53			41.3
	Other	38.4			31.4
		$	419.9		$	498.4
	(millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Depreciation	$	67.5		$	63.6		$	58.1
	Software amortization	23.6			23.7			24.4
	Interest paid	54.2			54.7			49.6
	Income taxes paid	106.3			103.3			103.5
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	(millions)	2013			2012
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax where applicable
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	165.7		$	166.3
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	(0.3		)	(1.6		)
	Unamortized value of settled interest rate swaps	2			(4.1		)
	Pension and other postretirement costs	(167.7		)	(320.5		)
		$	(0.3	)	$	(159.9	)

Selected_Quarterly_Data_Tables

Selected Quarterly Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Scheduled Of Quarterly Financial Information	'
	(millions except per share data)	First		Second		Third		Fourth
	2013
	Net sales	$	934.4	$	1,002.60	$	1,016.40	$	1,170.10
	Gross profit	361.7		394.4		407.6		502.2
	Operating income	112		116		148.4		174.1
	Net income	76		78.6		104.4		129.9
	Basic earnings per share	0.57		0.6		0.79		0.99
	Diluted earnings per share	0.57		0.59		0.78		0.98
	Dividends paid per share—
	Common Stock and Common Stock Non-Voting	0.34		0.34		0.34		0.34
	Market price—Common Stock
	High	67.28		74.6		73.41		70
	Low	61.03		68.08		66.85		63.29
	Market price—Common Stock Non-Voting
	High	67.32		74.76		73.36		70.2
	Low	61.23		68.39		67.09		64.07
	2012
	Net sales	$	906.7	$	984	$	977.7	$	1,145.80
	Gross profit	355.3		388.4		391.7		482.4
	Operating income	112.5		121.3		144.2		200.2
	Net income	74.5		80.4		104.4		148.5
	Basic earnings per share	0.56		0.61		0.79		1.12
	Diluted earnings per share	0.55		0.6		0.78		1.11
	Dividends paid per share—
	Common Stock and Common Stock Non-Voting	0.31		0.31		0.31		0.31
	Market price—Common Stock
	High	51.91		57.26		61.45		66
	Low	48.52		50.57		55.08		61.01
	Market price—Common Stock Non-Voting
	High	52.07		57.4		61.89		66.37
	Low	48.54		50.43		55.18		61.2
	Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2013 includes $25.0 million for special charges related to EMEA reorganization activities and $15.3 million of loss on voluntary pension settlements. The after tax impact of these two items is $29.2 million and the basic and diluted earnings per share impact is $0.22.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years)	'14 years	'	'
Capitalized software	$16.70	$20.50	$17.30
Shipping and handling expense	96.9	94.8	89.4
Research and development expense	61.3	57.8	58.1
Brand marketing support costs	207.8	198.3	187.3
Advertising expense	$85	$86.20	$77.20
Minimum [Member] | Buildings [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives (in years)	'20 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Computer Software [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives (in years)	'3 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Software [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years)	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Buildings [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives (in years)	'40 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Computer Software [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives (in years)	'12 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Software [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years)	'8 years	'	'

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2011

Nov. 30, 2013

31-May-13

Sep. 30, 2011

Nov. 30, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Sep. 30, 2011

Nov. 30, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Jul. 31, 2011

Nov. 30, 2013

Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd (WAPC) [Member]

Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd (WAPC) [Member]

Kohinoor Speciality Foods India Private Limited [Member]

Kohinoor Speciality Foods India Private Limited [Member]

Kohinoor Speciality Foods India Private Limited [Member]

Kamis [Member]

Kamis [Member]

Kamis [Member]

Kitchen Basics [Member]

Kitchen Basics [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consideration transferred

'

'

'

$144.80

'

$113

'

'

$287.10

'

'

$40

'

Cash paid for acquisition

142.3

0

441.4

142.3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Value of liabilities assumed

'

'

'

2.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Approximate annual net sales

'

'

3,839.10

'

122

'

85

'

'

105

'

'

25

Tangible net assets

'

'

'

29.2

'

'

'

6

'

'

41.3

'

6.4

Other intangible assets

'

'

'

37.7

'

'

'

40.7

'

'

59.3

'

8

Goodwill

1,798.50

1,695.30

1,694.20

77.9

'

'

'

78.2

'

'

186.5

'

25.6

Sales from acquiree

'

'

'

59.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transaction costs

4.3

1.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business acquisition date

'

'

'

'

'

'

30-Sep-11

'

'

30-Sep-11

'

'

31-Jul-11

Joint venture interest percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

85.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase price allocation, noncontrolling interest

'

'

11.9

'

'

'

11.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transaction-related expenses

'

'

$10.90

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisitions_Unaudited_Proform

Acquisitions (Unaudited Proforma Combined Historical Results) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2011
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Net sales	$3,839.10
Net income	$383.10
Earnings per share-diluted	$2.85

Special_Charges_Special_Charge1

Special Charges Special Charges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	$25	$0	$0
Total plan expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	27	'	'
2013 Special Charges [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	25	'	'
2014 Expected Special Charges [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	2	'	'
2013 Consumer Special Charges [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	22.2	'	'
2013 Industrial Special Charges [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	2.8	'	'
Employee Severance Charges [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	15.9	'	'
Asset Impairment [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	6.4	'	'
Other exit costs [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	2.7	'	'
Cash Expenditures [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	18	'	'
Annual Cost Savings [Member]	'	'	'
Special Charges [Line Items]	'	'	'
Special charges	$10	'	'

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract ]	'	'	'
Intangible asset amortization expense	$5.20	$4.30	$3.30
Amortizable intangible assets average remaining life, in years	'14 years	'	'

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortized And Non-Amortized Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross carrying amount	$93.90	$80.90	'
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	30.2	25	'
Goodwill	1,798.50	1,695.30	1,694.20
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, total	2,068.20	1,962.90	'
Total goodwill and intangible assets, Gross carrying amount	2,162.10	2,043.80	'
Total goodwill and intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	30.2	25	'
Goodwill [Member]	'	'	'
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Goodwill	1,798.50	1,695.30	'
Brand Names [Member]	'	'	'
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$269.70	$267.60	'

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Consumer Segment [Member]	Consumer Segment [Member]	Industrial Segment [Member]	Industrial Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning of year	$1,798.50	$1,695.30	$1,694.20	$1,551	$1,550.70	$144.30	$143.50
Changes in purchase price allocation	'	'	'	0	26.2	0	0
Goodwill acquired	'	'	'	77.9	0	0	0
Foreign currency fluctuations and other	'	'	'	25.8	-25.9	-0.5	0.8
End of year	$1,798.50	$1,695.30	$1,694.20	$1,654.70	$1,551	$143.80	$144.30

Investments_In_Affiliates_Narr

Investments In Affiliates (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]	'	'	'
Results of unconsolidated affiliates, percentage	100.00%	'	'
McCormick de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. [Member]	'	'	'
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage ownership interest in unconsolidated affiliates businesses	50.00%	'	'
Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member]	'	'	'
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]	'	'	'
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	$94.10	'	'
Royalty income	$18.40	$17.10	$16.10
Percent of income from unconsolidated operations from joint ventures	78.00%	82.00%	76.00%

Investments_In_Affiliates_Summ

Investments In Affiliates (Summarized Annual And Year-End Information Of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) (Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member]	'	'	'
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	$761.40	$727.10	$708.50
Gross profit	256.9	229.2	238.7
Net income	53.8	47.1	57.2
Current assets	288.9	274.4	272
Noncurrent assets	128.4	104.2	86.5
Current liabilities	141	129.9	113.2
Noncurrent liabilities	$7.20	$20.50	$32.10

Financing_Arrangements_Narrati

Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2011

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Letter Of Credit [Member]

Letter Of Credit [Member]

3.90% Notes Due 2021 [Member]

3.50% Notes Due 2023 [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Commercial Paper Program [Member]

August 2013 [Member]

3.90% Notes Due 2021 [Member]

3.90% Notes Due 2021 [Member]

3.50% Notes Due 2023 [Member]

3.50% Notes Due 2023 [Member]

5.25% Notes Due 2013 [Member]

5.25% Notes Due 2013 [Member]

5.25% Notes Due 2013 [Member]

Current Credit Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Notes outstanding

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$250

$250

$250

[1]

$250

[1]

$250

[1]

$0

[1]

$250

[2]

$0

[2]

$250

[2]

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'

Stated Note interest rate

'

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3.50%

'

3.90%

3.90%

3.50%

'

5.25%

'

5.25%

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'

'

Net proceeds from issuance of notes

246.2

0.8

252

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246.2

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Notes subject to interest rate hedge

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175

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Duration of agreement

'

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'5 years

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Credit facility

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399.7

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600

200.3

Debt instrument maturity year

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'2021

'2021

'2023

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'2013

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'June 2016

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Basis spread on variable rate

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0.88%

'

Total unused capacity

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19.4

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114.1

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Committed credit facilities, fee

'

'

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'

'

'

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0.5

0.5

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'

Rental expense under operating leases

37.6

32.7

31.9

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Guarantees outstanding

0.6

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Outstanding letters of credit

'

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$61.90

$59.20

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Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

'

'

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3.30%

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[1]

(4)Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2011, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 4.01%.

[2]

(1)Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2008, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 5.54%.

Financing_Arrangements_Compone

Financing Arrangements (Components Of Outstanding Debt) (Details) (USD $)

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

3.50% Notes Due 2023 [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

3.50% Notes Due 2023 [Member]

3.50% Notes Due 2023 [Member]

5.25% Notes Due 2013 [Member]

5.25% Notes Due 2013 [Member]

5.25% Notes Due 2013 [Member]

5.20% Notes Due 2015 [Member]

5.20% Notes Due 2015 [Member]

5.75% Notes Due 2017 [Member]

5.75% Notes Due 2017 [Member]

3.90% Notes Due 2021 [Member]

3.90% Notes Due 2021 [Member]

7.63%-8.12% Notes Due 2024 [Member]

7.63%-8.12% Notes Due 2024 [Member]

Notes Issued In Dec 2007 [Member]

Notes Issued In September 2008 [Member]

Notes Issued In July 2011 [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

5.20% Notes Due 2015 [Member]

Schedule of Short Term and Long Term Debt [Line Items]

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

Commercial paper

$200.30

$138.40

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

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'

Other

11.3

1.9

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term borrowings, total

211.6

140.3

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'

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average interest rate of short-term borrowings at year-end

0.70%

0.40%

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes outstanding

'

'

250

250

[1]

0

[1]

250

[2]

0

[2]

250

[2]

200

[3]

200

[3]

250

[4]

250

[4]

250

[1]

250

[1]

55

55

250

250

250

100

Other

10.8

13.6

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized discounts and fair value adjustments

5.7

12.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

Long-term debt

1,021.50

1,031.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Less current portion

-2.5

-252.3

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'

Long-term debt, total

$1,019

$779.20

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fixed rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.25%

5.54%

4.01%

'

Debt instrument interest rate

'

'

3.50%

3.50%

'

5.25%

'

5.25%

5.20%

5.20%

5.75%

5.75%

3.90%

3.90%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument maturity year

'

'

'

'2023

'

'2013

'

'

'2015

'2015

'2017

'2017

'2021

'2021

'2024

'2024

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument interest rate, minimum

'

'

'

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'

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'

7.63%

7.63%

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'

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'

Debt instrument interest rate, maximum

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

8.12%

8.12%

'

'

'

'

Net interest payments, percentage below LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.05%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, effective interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.21%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

(4)Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2011, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 4.01%.

[2]

(1)Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2008, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 5.54%.

[3]

(2)The fixed interest rate on $100 million of the 5.20% notes due in 2015 is effectively converted to a variable rate by interest rate swaps through 2015. Net interest payments are based on 3 month LIBOR minus 0.05% during this period (our effective rate as of NovemberB 30, 2013 was 0.21%).

[4]

(3)Interest rate swaps, settled upon the issuance of these notes in 2007, effectively fixed the interest rate on the $250 million notes at a weighted-average fixed rate of 6.25%.

Financing_Arrangements_Maturit

Financing Arrangements (Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]	'
2014	$201.50
2015	0.8
2016	250.9
2017	1
Thereafter	$559.10

Financing_Arrangements_Rental_

Financing Arrangements (Rental Expense Under Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]	'
2014	$23.60
2015	20.1
2016	14.1
2017	10.6
2018	8.9
Thereafter	$8.90

Financial_Instruments_Narrativ

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2006	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2006
			Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Minimum [Member]	7 Day Maximum [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	5.20% Medium-Term Notes Due 2015 [Member]
									Treasury Lock [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency to purchase or sell	$204,900,000	$188,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum time frame for short-term foreign exchange contracts	'7 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	'	100,000,000	'	'	96,100,000	'	'	175,000,000	'
Maturity period for remaining foreign currency contracts (in months)	'	'	'	'12 months	'1 month	'	'	'	'	'
Interest on interest rate swap contracts	'	'	5.20%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash flow hedges settled in cash for gain (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,000,000	'	'
Weighted average fixed interest rate on issuance of notes	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.30%	'	'	'
Aggregate principal amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	250,000,000	'	'	'
Basis spread on variable interest rate derivative contracts, percentage below LIBOR	'	'	0.05%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maturity date of interest rate swap contracts	'	'	'December 2015	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative instruments fair value hedge	'	'	100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Medium-term notes due	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	200,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5.20%
Debt instrument maturity year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'2015
Hedge ineffectiveness recognized on interest rate swaps	'	'	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be reclassified in income in next 12 months	600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of long-term investments	$77,500,000	$69,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Financial_Instruments_Fair_Val

Financial Instruments (Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Asset Derivatives	$13.30	$17.60
Fair Value of Liability Derivatives	1.6	2
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Interest rate contracts	12.2	16.7
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	100	100
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total notional amount of interest rate swap contracts	0	50
Interest rate derivatives	0	0.1
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Foreign exchange contracts	1.1	0.9
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	79.2	123.1
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total notional amount of interest rate swap contracts	125.7	65.7
Fair Value of Foreign exchange contracts	$1.60	$1.90

Financial_Instruments_Fair_Val1

Financial Instruments (Fair Value Hedges) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Expense	$53.30	$54.60	$51.20
Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Expense	$5	$4.70	$4.90

Financial_Instruments_Cash_Flo

Financial Instruments (Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedges [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$10.20	($2.50)	($0.40)
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI	-1	-0.8	-4.8
Interest Rate Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI	9.2	-0.1	'
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI	-1.3	-1.4	-1.4
Terminated Interest Rate Contracts [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI	'	'	0
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI	1	-2.4	-0.4
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI	$0.30	$0.60	($3.40)

Financial_Instruments_Carrying

Financial Instruments (Carrying Amount And Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term investments, Carrying amount	$103.40	$86.10
Long-term investments, Fair value	103.4	86.1
Long-term debt, Carrying amount	1,021.50	1,031.50
Long-term debt, Fair value	$1,102.40	$1,168.50

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$63	$79
Insurance contracts	90.1	72.5
Bonds and other long-term investments	13.3	13.6
Interest rate derivatives	12.2	16.7
Foreign currency derivatives	1.1	0.9
Total	179.7	182.7
Foreign currency derivatives	1.6	1.9
Interest rate derivatives	'	0.1
Total	1.6	2
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	63	79
Insurance contracts	0	0
Bonds and other long-term investments	13.3	13.6
Interest rate derivatives	0	0
Foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Total	76.3	92.6
Foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Total	0	0
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Insurance contracts	90.1	72.5
Bonds and other long-term investments	0	0
Interest rate derivatives	12.2	16.7
Foreign currency derivatives	1.1	0.9
Total	103.4	90.1
Foreign currency derivatives	1.6	1.9
Interest rate derivatives	'	0.1
Total	1.6	2
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Insurance contracts	0	0
Bonds and other long-term investments	0	0
Interest rate derivatives	0	0
Foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Total	0	0
Foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Total	$0	$0

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen2

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	$15.30	$0	$0
Unrecognized actuarial losses and unrecognized prior service credit, before tax	242.2	'	'
Unrecognized actuarial losses and unrecognized prior service credit, net of tax	167.7	320.5	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax	239.6	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	2.6	'	'
Expected actuarial losses, net of prior service credit, before tax	16.8	'	'
Expected actuarial losses, net of prior service credit, net of tax	11.3	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	16.5	'	'
Amortization of prior service costs	0.3	'	'
Dividends paid	179.9	164.7	148.5
Assumed annual increase in cost of health care benefits	7.00%	7.60%	'
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	'
Ultimate health care cost trend rate, year	'2021	'2021	'
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets	63.3	'	'
Unrecognized actuarial losses and unrecognized prior service credit, net of tax	95.5	212.5	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	29.5	18.1	13.3
Amortization of prior service costs	0	-0.1	-0.1
Benefit obligation	607.7	735.2	588.5
Accrued liability related to the plan	81.2	215.4	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	532.8	660.2	'
Percentage of pension plan assets in equity securities	100.00%	100.00%	'
International Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	0	0	0
Unrecognized actuarial losses and unrecognized prior service credit, net of tax	74.1	95.3	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	5.6	3.5	2.2
Amortization of prior service costs	-0.4	-0.4	-0.7
Benefit obligation	304.9	300.8	251.1
Accrued liability related to the plan	25	53.2	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	276.5	270.5	'
Percentage of pension plan assets in equity securities	100.00%	100.00%	'
Nonqualified Defined Benefit Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation	81.2	87.8	'
Accrued liability related to the plan	76.8	82.2	'
Assets related to the plan	74.4	63.3	'
401 (k) Retirement Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of McCormick stock held in plan assets	169.7	'	'
Number of shares of McCormick stock held in plan assets	2.5	'	'
Percentage of participant contribution considered for first condition of plan	100.00%	'	'
Percentage of participant salary under first condition of plan	3.00%	'	'
Percentage of participant contribution considered for second condition of plan	50.00%	'	'
Percentage of participant salary under second condition of plan	2.00%	'	'
401(k) plan expense	7.7	7.4	7
Dividends paid	3.5	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1.4	0	0.7
Amortization of prior service costs	1.2	4	5.9
Benefit obligation	94.9	112.8	99.3
Age after which employees retire	'55 years	'	'
Minimum number of years in service	'5 years	'	'
Assumed discount rate	4.70%	3.80%	'
U.S. Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of McCormick stock held in plan assets	31.6	29.4	'
Number of shares of McCormick stock held in plan assets	0.5	0.5	'
Percentage of pension plan assets in equity securities	5.70%	5.70%	'
Dividends paid	$0.60	'	'

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen3

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Significant Assumptions Used To Determine Benefit Obligations) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.80%	3.80%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.80%	3.80%	3.80%
Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.30%	8.30%
United States Pension Plans [Member] | Funded Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	5.20%	4.30%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.30%	5.50%	6.00%
United States Pension Plans [Member] | Unfunded Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	5.10%	4.20%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.20%	5.40%	5.80%
International Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	6.60%	6.70%	7.20%
International Pension Plans [Member] | Funded Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.60%	4.40%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.40%	5.10%	5.60%
International Pension Plans [Member] | Unfunded Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	0.00%	0.00%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
International Pension Plans [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
International Pension Plans [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.80%	3.80%	3.80%

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen4

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Components Of Defined Benefit Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	$15.30	$0	$0
Amortization of prior service costs	-0.3	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	16.5	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	5.1	4	3.8
Interest costs	4.1	4.9	4.5
Amortization of prior service costs	-1.2	-4	-5.9
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1.4	0	0.7
Special termination benefits	0	-0.1	0.3
Total expense	9.4	4.8	3.4
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	23.2	17.5	15.1
Interest costs	31.2	31.8	30.3
Expected return on plan assets	-41.4	-37.8	-34.1
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	15.3	0	0
Amortization of prior service costs	0	0.1	0.1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	29.5	18.1	13.3
Other	0	0	0
Total expense	57.8	29.7	24.7
International Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	8.8	6.8	6.2
Interest costs	12.6	12.8	12.5
Expected return on plan assets	-17.2	-16.2	-15.8
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service costs	0.4	0.4	0.7
Amortization of net actuarial loss	5.6	3.5	2.2
Other	0.1	0	0.3
Total expense	$10.30	$7.30	$6.10

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen5

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Benefit Obligation, Fair Value Of Plan Assets And Reconciliation Of Defined Benefit Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Employee contributions	'	$2.70	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	'	0	'
Employee contributions	'	2.7	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0	'
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets	-63.3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	735.2	588.5	'
Service cost	23.2	17.5	15.1
Interest costs	31.2	31.8	30.3
Actuarial (gain) loss	-97.8	119.5	'
Benefits paid	-20.8	-22.1	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	607.7	735.2	588.5
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	519.8	400.9	'
Actual return on plan assets	84.5	56.9	'
Employer contributions	32.1	84.1	'
Benefits paid	-20.8	-22.1	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	552.3	519.8	400.9
Funded status	-55.4	-215.4	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	76.8	660.2	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	519.8	'
International Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	300.8	251.1	'
Service cost	8.8	6.8	6.2
Interest costs	12.6	12.8	12.5
Employee contributions	1.7	1.7	'
Plan changes and other	-1.4	-0.2	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-5.5	34.4	'
Benefits paid	-8.6	-10.2	'
Expenses paid	-0.8	-0.7	'
Foreign currency impact	-2.7	5.1	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	304.9	300.8	251.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	247.6	214.9	'
Actual return on plan assets	31.4	17.5	'
Employer contributions	10.6	20.2	'
Employee contributions	1.7	1.7	'
Benefits paid	-8.6	-10.2	'
Expenses paid	-0.8	-0.7	'
Foreign currency impact	-2	4.2	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	279.9	247.6	214.9
Funded status	-25	-53.2	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	191.4	182.2	'
Fair value of plan assets	176.8	154	'
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	112.8	99.3	'
Service cost	5.1	4	3.8
Interest costs	4.1	4.9	4.5
Employee contributions	2.9	2.7	'
Medicare prescription subsidy	0	0.4	'
Demographic assumptions change	-8.1	0.8	'
Other plan assumptions	-1.5	-1	'
Trend rate assumption change	0	-0.2	'
Discount rate change	-8.7	14.1	'
Special termination benefits	0	-0.1	0.3
Actuarial (gain) loss	-3.3	-3.5	'
Benefits paid	-8.4	-8.6	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	94.9	112.8	99.3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Employer contributions	5.5	5.5	'
Employee contributions	2.9	2.7	'
Benefits paid	-8.4	-8.6	'
Other postretirement benefit liability	$94.90	$112.80	'

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen6

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Amounts Recorded In Balance Sheet, Defined Benefit Pension Plans) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$167.70	$320.50
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued pension liability	81.2	215.4
Deferred income tax assets	59.4	128
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	95.5	212.5
International Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued pension liability	25	53.2
Deferred income tax assets	15.7	23.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$74.10	$95.30

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen7

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Allocations Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities, Target	100.00%	'
United States Pension Plans [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	70.20%	63.40%
Equity securities, Target	70.00%	'
United States Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	23.10%	24.50%
Equity securities, Target	25.00%	'
United States Pension Plans [Member] | Other Plan Asset Categories [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	6.70%	12.10%
Equity securities, Target	5.00%	'
International Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities, Target	100.00%	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	57.60%	53.90%
Equity securities, Target	53.00%	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	42.10%	42.50%
Equity securities, Target	41.00%	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Other Plan Asset Categories [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, Actual	0.30%	3.60%
Equity securities, Target	6.00%	'

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen8

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012		Nov. 30, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	$0		$0		$0
Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	23.4		26.4		24.6
Hedge Fund Of Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	18.5		21.1		19.8
Private Equity Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	4.9		5.3		4.8
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	552.3		519.8		400.9
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	552.3		519.8		'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	350.9		333.1		'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	178		160.3		'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	23.4		26.4		'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	13.5		36.3		'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	13.5		36.3		'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	277.2	[1]	239.1	[1]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	129.5	[1]	107.3	[1]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	147.7	[1]	131.8	[1]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	110.7	[2]	90.2	[2]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	110.7	[2]	90.2	[2]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S./Government/Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	72.5	[3]	74.2	[3]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | U.S./Government/Corporate Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	72.5	[3]	74.2	[3]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	29.3	[4]	27.4	[4]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	29.3	[4]	27.4	[4]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | International/Government/Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	24.7	[5]	25.1	[5]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | International/Government/Corporate Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	24.7	[5]	25.1	[5]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Insurance Contracts [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	1	[6]	1.1	[6]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Insurance Contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	1	[6]	1.1	[6]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Hedge Fund Of Funds [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	18.5	[7]	21.1	[7]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Hedge Fund Of Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	18.5	[7]	21.1	[7]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	4.9	[8]	5.3	[8]	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	4.9	[8]	5.3	[8]	'
International Pension Plans [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	279.9		247.6		214.9
International Pension Plans [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	279.9		247.6		'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	0.6		9		'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	279.3		238.6		'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	0		0		'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	0.6		'		'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	0.6		9		'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	'		0		'
International Pension Plans [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	161.4	[2]	133.4	[2]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	161.4	[2]	133.4	[2]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | International Equity Securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	'	[2]	0	[2]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | U.S./Government/Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	99.3	[3]	87.4	[3]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | U.S./Government/Corporate Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	99.3	[3]	87.4	[3]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | U.S./Government/Corporate Bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	'	[3]	0	[3]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance Contracts [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	18.6	[6]	17.8	[6]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance Contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	18.6	[6]	17.8	[6]	'
International Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance Contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair value of pension plan assets	'	[6]	$0	[6]	'
[1]	This category comprises equity funds and collective equity trust funds that most closely track the S&P index and other equity indices.
[2]	This category comprises international equity funds with varying benchmark indices.
[3]	This category comprises funds consisting of U.S. government and U.S. corporate bonds and other fixed income securities. An appropriate benchmark is the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index.
[4]	This category comprises funds consisting of real estate related debt securities with an appropriate benchmark of the Barclays Investment Grade CMBS Index.
[5]	This category comprises funds consisting of international government/corporate bonds and other fixed income securities with varying benchmark indices.
[6]	This category comprises insurance contracts, the majority of which have a guaranteed investment return.
[7]	This category comprises hedge fund of funds investing in strategies represented in the HFRI Fund of Funds Index.
[8]	This category comprises private equity, venture capital and limited partnerships.

Employee_Benefit_And_Retiremen9

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Change In Fair Value Of Level 3 Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]
						Hedge Fund Of Funds [Member]	Hedge Fund Of Funds [Member]	Private Equity Funds [Member]	Private Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$0	$0	$0	$26.40	$24.60	$21.10	$19.80	$5.30	$4.80
Realized gains	'	'	'	1.4	0.1	0.9	0	0.5	0.1
Unrealized gains	'	'	'	1.4	0.7	1.5	0.6	-0.1	0.1
Net, purchases and sales	'	'	'	-5.8	1	-5	0.7	-0.8	0.3
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$0	$0	$0	$23.40	$26.40	$18.50	$21.10	$4.90	$5.30

Recovered_Sheet1

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
International Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	$9.30
2015	9.4
2016	10.3
2017	11.5
2018	12.4
2019-2023	80.5
United States Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	22.7
2015	24
2016	25.1
2017	27.7
2018	29.7
2019-2023	181.5
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	6.8
2015	7
2016	7
2017	7.1
2018	7.3
2019-2023	39.1
Retiree Medical [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	5.6
2015	5.8
2016	5.8
2017	5.9
2018	6.1
2019-2023	32.6
Retiree Life Insurance [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	1.2
2015	1.2
2016	1.2
2017	1.2
2018	1.2
2019-2023	$6.50

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
	award_type
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Stock-based Compensation Award Types	3	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	$18.70	$20.20	$13
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	14.8	'	'
Weighted average period for unrecognized stock-based compensation to be recognized	'1 year 0 months	'	'
Intrinsic value of options outstanding	101.2	'	'
Intrinsic value for exercisable options	78.2	'	'
Total intrinsic value for all options exercised	$43.70	$62.80	$32.40
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period	'2 years	'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period	'4 years	'	'
Exercisable period	'10 years	'	'
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of an option granted (usd per share)	$9.47	$7.17	$7.99
Mid-term Incentive Program [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Weighted average period for unrecognized stock-based compensation to be recognized	'3 years	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of RSU Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of year, Shares	192	233	289
Granted, Shares	89	113	133
Vested, Shares	-116	-147	-183
Forfeited, Shares	-4	-7	-6
Outstanding at end of year, Shares	161	192	233
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$49.65	$43.23	$35.42
Granted, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$71.60	$54.30	$47.40
Vested, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$50.91	$42.82	$34.04
Forfeited, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$59.25	$47.88	$40.91
Outstanding at end of year, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$60.86	$49.65	$43.23
Mid-term Incentive Program [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of year, Shares	240	120	'
Granted, Shares	94	120	120
Outstanding at end of year, Shares	334	240	120
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$46.63	$44.47	'
Granted, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$64.74	$48.78	$44.47
Outstanding at end of year, Weighted-average price (usd per share)	$51.73	$46.63	$44.47

StockBased_Compensation_Assump

Stock-Based Compensation (Assumptions Of Stock Compensation Plans) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Risk free interest rate, minimum	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%
Risk free interest rate, maximum	1.80%	2.20%	3.50%
Dividend yield	1.90%	2.30%	2.40%
Expected volatility rate, minimum	14.50%	16.50%	15.20%
Expected volatility rate, maximum	20.60%	21.60%	22.20%
Expected lives	'6 years 73 days	'6 years 37 days	'6 years 146 days

StockBased_Compensation_Summar1

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding at Beginning of year, Shares	5.1	6.6	7.4
Granted, Shares	0.9	0.9	1
Exercised, Shares	-1.3	-2.4	-1.7
Forfeited, Shares	-0.1	0	-0.1
Outstanding at End of year, Shares	4.6	5.1	6.6
Exercisable at end of year, Number of Shares	2.7	2.7	4.2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$40.06	$34.98	$32.01
Granted, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$71.60	$54.27	$47.40
Exercised, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$34.11	$31.43	$29.35
Forfeited, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$57.33	$0	$30.08
Outstanding at end of year, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$47.73	$40.06	$34.98
Exercisable at end of year, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$39.62	$34.99	$32.26

StockBased_Compensation_Summar2

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Our Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options outstanding, Shares	4.6
Options outstanding, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'6 years 2 months 12 days
Options outstanding, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$47.73
Options exercisable, Shares	2.7
Options exercisable, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'4 years 7 months 6 days
Options exercisable, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$39.62
$29.60-$40.10 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of exercise price, lower limit	$29.60
Range of exercise price, upper limit	$40.10
Options outstanding, Shares	2.1
Options outstanding, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'4 years
Options outstanding, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$35.48
Options exercisable, Shares	2
Options exercisable, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'3 years 8 months 12 days
Options exercisable, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$35.18
$40.11-$50.60 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of exercise price, lower limit	$40.11
Range of exercise price, upper limit	$50.60
Options outstanding, Shares	0.8
Options outstanding, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'7 years 3 months 18 days
Options outstanding, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$47.40
Options exercisable, Shares	0.4
Options exercisable, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'7 years 3 months 18 days
Options exercisable, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$47.40
$50.61-$61.10 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of exercise price, lower limit	$50.61
Range of exercise price, upper limit	$61.10
Options outstanding, Shares	0.8
Options outstanding, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'8 years 3 months 18 days
Options outstanding, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$54.24
Options exercisable, Shares	0.2
Options exercisable, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'8 years 3 months 18 days
Options exercisable, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$54.24
$61.11-$71.60 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of exercise price, lower limit	$61.11
Range of exercise price, upper limit	$71.60
Options outstanding, Shares	0.9
Options outstanding, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'9 years 3 months 18 days
Options outstanding, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$71.58
Options exercisable, Shares	0.1
Options exercisable, Weighted-average remaining life (yrs)	'9 years 3 months 18 days
Options exercisable, Weighted-average exercise price (usd per share)	$71.25

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2010
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Non-U.S. subsidiaries tax loss carryforwards	$155,000,000	'	'	'
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	2,800,000	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards expiring through 2016	43,800,000	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards expiring from 2017 through 2025	40,600,000	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards indefinitely	70,600,000	'	'	'
Non-U.S. subsidiaries capital loss carryforwards	6,200,000	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	19,300,000	'	'	'
Net increase in the valuation allowance	-6,300,000	'	'	'
Unremitted earnings	1,100,000,000	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	58,000,000	46,700,000	33,200,000	20,700,000
Statute expirations	100,000	1,200,000	1,200,000	'
Interest and penalty (income) / expense	1,300,000	1,400,000	600,000	'
Interest and penalties accrued	5,200,000	4,000,000	'	'
Tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	49,800,000	'	'	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	4,200,000	'	'	'
Deposits Assets	18,800,000	'	'	'
2020 Expiration [Member]	'	'	'	'
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	5,200,000	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards expiration year	30-Nov-20	'	'	'
2021 Expiration [Member]	'	'	'	'
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	600,000	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards expiration year	30-Nov-21	'	'	'
2022 Expiration [Member]	'	'	'	'
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	$13,500,000	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards expiration year	30-Nov-22	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Provision_For_Inc

Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current, Federal	$96.40	$79.40	$76.50
Current, State	10.3	10.1	10.5
Current, International	42.2	26	17.6
Current Income Taxes, Total	148.9	115.5	104.6
Deferred, Federal	-0.1	21.3	32
Deferred, State	-0.4	4	4.1
Deferred, International	-14.8	-1	1.9
Deferred Income Taxes, Total	-15.3	24.3	38
Total income taxes	$133.60	$139.80	$142.60

Income_Taxes_Components_Of_Inc

Income Taxes (Components Of Income From Consolidated Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
United States	$351.20	$366.20	$338.70
International	148.2	159.9	152.7
Income from consolidated operations before income taxes	$499.40	$526.10	$491.40

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of The U.S. Federal Statutory Rate With The Effective Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefits	1.20%	1.70%	1.90%
International tax at different effective rates	-6.90%	-6.50%	-7.00%
U.S. tax on remitted and unremitted earnings	0.00%	-2.00%	0.20%
U.S. manufacturing deduction	-1.80%	-1.60%	-1.60%
Changes in prior year tax contingencies	0.30%	-0.10%	-0.10%
Other, net	-1.00%	0.10%	0.60%
Total	26.80%	26.60%	29.00%

Income_Taxes_Schedule_Of_Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred tax assets, Employee benefit liabilities	$110.30	$165.20
Deferred tax assets, Other accrued liabilities	23.5	16.3
Deferred tax assets, Inventory	11.1	14.9
Deferred tax assets, Tax loss and credit carry forwards	42.1	49.7
Deferred tax assets, Other	9.5	11.8
Deferred tax assets, Valuation allowance	-21.2	-27.5
Deferred tax assets, total	175.3	230.4
Deferred tax liabilities, Depreciation	45.3	48.3
Deferred tax liabilities, Intangible assets	178.9	158.8
Deferred tax liabilities, Other	7.4	5.9
Deferred tax liabilities, total	231.6	213
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	($56.30)	$17.40

Income_Taxes_Activity_Related_

Income Taxes (Activity Related To Our Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$46.70	$33.20	$20.70
Additions for current year tax positions	10.3	10.6	10.3
Additions for prior year tax positions	2.2	3.9	6.5
Reductions for prior year tax positions	0	0	-3.1
Statute expirations	-0.1	-1.2	-1.2
Foreign currency translation	-1.1	0.2	0
Balance at end of year	$58	$46.70	$33.20

Earnings_Per_Share_Reconciliat

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliation Of Average Shares Outstanding) (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Average shares outstanding-basic	132.1	132.7	132.7
Stock options/RSUs	1.5	1.6	1.6
Average shares outstanding-diluted	133.6	134.3	134.3

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities) (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	0.6	0.3	0.5

Capital_Stock_Details

Capital Stock (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Capital Stock [Line Items]	'
Maximum percentage of votes a holder of shares of Common Stock may cast out of the votes entitled to be cast by all holders of shares of Common Stock	10.00%
Minimum [Member]	'
Capital Stock [Line Items]	'
Minimum percentage a holder must acquire of each class of common stock not to be subject to our redemption rights	90.00%
Minimum percentage of votes a holder must control out of the votes entitled to be cast by all holders of shares of Common Stock to trigger the automatic conversion, on a share-for-share basis, of all shares of Common Stock Non-Voting into shares of Common Stock	50.00%

Business_Segments_And_Geograph2

Business Segments And Geographic Areas (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Industrial [Member] | PepsiCo, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage of consolidated sales	11.00%	11.00%	11.00%
Consumer [Member] | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage of consolidated sales	12.00%	11.00%	11.00%

Business_Segments_And_Geograph3

Business Segments And Geographic Areas (Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	31-May-12	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating income excluding special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$590.80	'	'
Net sales	1,170.10	1,016.40	1,002.60	934.4	1,145.80	977.7	984	906.7	4,123.40	4,014.20	3,697.60
Operating income	174.1	148.4	116	112	200.2	144.2	121.3	112.5	550.5	578.3	540.3
Income from unconsolidated operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23.2	21.5	25.4
Goodwill	1,798.50	'	'	'	1,695.30	'	'	'	1,798.50	1,695.30	1,694.20
Assets	4,449.70	'	'	'	4,165.40	'	'	'	4,449.70	4,165.40	4,087.80
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	99.9	110.3	96.7
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	106	102.8	98.3
Special charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25	0	0
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15.3	0	0
Consumer [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,538	2,415.30	2,199.90
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	472.3	456.1	428.4
Income from unconsolidated operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19.5	17.3	20.5
Goodwill	1,654.70	'	'	'	1,551	'	'	'	1,654.70	1,551	1,550.70
Industrial [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,585.40	1,598.90	1,497.70
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	118.5	122.2	111.9
Income from unconsolidated operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.7	4.2	4.9
Goodwill	143.8	'	'	'	144.3	'	'	'	143.8	144.3	143.5
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets	4,142.90	'	'	'	3,912.20	'	'	'	4,142.90	3,912.20	3,895.60
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	84.2	88.8	74.8
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	74.8	75.1	76.2
Corporate & Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets	306.8	'	'	'	253.2	'	'	'	306.8	253.2	192.2
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15.7	21.5	21.9
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31.2	27.7	22.1
2013 Special Charges [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Special charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$25	'	'

Business_Segments_And_Geograph4

Business Segments And Geographic Areas (Net Sales And Long-Lived Assets Geographic Areas) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	31-May-12	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$1,170.10	$1,016.40	$1,002.60	$934.40	$1,145.80	$977.70	$984	$906.70	$4,123.40	$4,014.20	$3,697.60
Long-lived assets	2,708.50	'	'	'	2,566.10	'	'	'	2,708.50	2,566.10	2,567.30
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,357	2,351.50	2,220.80
Long-lived assets	1,275.70	'	'	'	1,291.50	'	'	'	1,275.70	1,291.50	1,284.10
EMEA [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	883.4	860.5	770.8
Long-lived assets	989.2	'	'	'	956.6	'	'	'	989.2	956.6	968.3
Other Countries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	883	802.2	706
Long-lived assets	$443.60	'	'	'	$318	'	'	'	$443.60	$318	$314.90

Supplemental_Financial_Stateme2

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	31-May-12	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid per share (usd per share)	$0.34	$0.34	$0.34	$0.34	$0.31	$0.31	$0.31	$0.31	$1.36	$1.24	$1.12

Supplemental_Financial_Stateme3

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Supplemental Income Statement, Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finished products	$304.60	$273.20	'
Raw materials and work-in-process	372.3	341.8	'
Inventories, total	676.9	615	'
Prepaid expenses	37.7	34.6	'
Other current assets	97.1	90.9	'
Total prepaid and other current asset	134.8	125.5	'
Land and improvements	59.3	43	'
Buildings	335.4	324.9	'
Machinery and equipment	661.3	638.1	'
Software	292.5	275.4	'
Construction-in-progress	59.2	51.7	'
Accumulated depreciation	-831.1	-785.8	'
Property, plant and equipment, total	576.6	547.3	'
Investments in affiliates	160.6	141.7	'
Long-term investments	103.4	86.1	'
Prepaid allowances	19.3	28.4	'
Other assets	87.7	57.7	'
Investments and other assets, total	371	313.9	'
Payroll and employee benefits	120.4	127.6	'
Sales allowances	124.5	118	'
Other	216.8	173.6	'
Other accrued liabilities, total	461.7	419.2	'
Pension	101	263.4	'
Postretirement benefits	88.2	105.5	'
Deferred taxes	139.3	56.8	'
Income taxes payable	53	41.3	'
Other	38.4	31.4	'
Other long-term liabilities, total	419.9	498.4	'
Depreciation	67.5	63.6	58.1
Software amortization	23.6	23.7	24.4
Interest paid	54.2	54.7	49.6
Income taxes paid	$106.30	$103.30	$103.50

Supplemental_Financial_Stateme4

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$165.70	$166.30
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	-0.3	-1.6
Unamortized value of settled interest rate swaps	2	-4.1
Pension and other postretirement costs	-167.7	-320.5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax where applicable	($0.30)	($159.90)

Selected_Quarterly_Data_Schedu

Selected Quarterly Data (Scheduled Of Quarterly Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	31-May-12	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Selected Quarterly Data [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$1,170.10	$1,016.40	$1,002.60	$934.40	$1,145.80	$977.70	$984	$906.70	$4,123.40	$4,014.20	$3,697.60
Gross profit	502.2	407.6	394.4	361.7	482.4	391.7	388.4	355.3	1,665.80	1,617.80	1,522.50
Operating income	174.1	148.4	116	112	200.2	144.2	121.3	112.5	550.5	578.3	540.3
Net income	129.9	104.4	78.6	76	148.5	104.4	80.4	74.5	389	407.8	374.2
Basic earnings per share	$0.99	$0.79	$0.60	$0.57	$1.12	$0.79	$0.61	$0.56	$2.94	$3.07	$2.82
Diluted earnings per share	$0.98	$0.78	$0.59	$0.57	$1.11	$0.78	$0.60	$0.55	$2.91	$3.04	$2.79
Dividends paid per share (usd per share)	$0.34	$0.34	$0.34	$0.34	$0.31	$0.31	$0.31	$0.31	$1.36	$1.24	$1.12
Special charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25	0	0
Loss on voluntary pension settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15.3	0	0
After tax impact of special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$29.20	'	'
EPS impact of Special charges and loss on voluntary pension settlement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.22	'	'
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selected Quarterly Data [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Market price, High	$70	$73.41	$74.60	$67.28	$66	$61.45	$57.26	$51.91	'	'	'
Common Stock, Market price, Low	$63.29	$66.85	$68.08	$61.03	$61.01	$55.08	$50.57	$48.52	'	'	'
Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selected Quarterly Data [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Market price, High	$70.20	$73.36	$74.76	$67.32	$66.37	$61.89	$57.40	$52.07	'	'	'
Common Stock, Market price, Low	$64.07	$67.09	$68.39	$61.23	$61.20	$55.18	$50.43	$48.54	'	'	'

Valuation_And_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$31.50	$31.10	$25.80
Charged to Costs and Expenses	6.7	3	6.3
Charged to Other Accounts	-1.7	0.8	2.6
Deductions	-11.2	-3.4	-3.6
Balance at End of Period	25.3	31.5	31.1
Allowance For Doubtful Receivables [Member]	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	4	4.5	2.9
Charged to Costs and Expenses	1.5	0.7	1.1
Charged to Other Accounts	-0.1	0	1.7
Deductions	-1.3	-1.2	-1.2
Balance at End of Period	4.1	4	4.5
Valuation Allowance On Net Deferred Tax Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	27.5	26.6	22.9
Charged to Costs and Expenses	5.2	2.3	5.2
Charged to Other Accounts	-1.6	0.8	0.9
Deductions	-9.9	-2.2	-2.4
Balance at End of Period	$21.20	$27.50	$26.60