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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Other Assets) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 02, 2012
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Aug. 28, 2011
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| Prepaid rents, lease costs, and long-term deposits | $ 230 | $ 211 |
| Receivables from governmental entities | 225 | 216 |
| Cash surrender value of life insurance | 76 | 71 |
| Goodwill, net | 66 | 74 |
| Other | 56 | 51 |
| Other Assets | $ 653 | $ 623 |
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- Definition
Noncurrent portion of receivables from governmental entities consisting of various tax related items. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts which could be received based on the terms of the insurance contract upon surrendering life policies owned by the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of expenditures made in advance of when the economic benefit of the cost will be realized, and which will be expensed in future periods with the passage of time or when a triggering event occurs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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