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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Other Assets) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 01, 2013
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Sep. 02, 2012
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| Prepaid rents, lease costs, and long-term deposits | $ 236 | $ 230 |
| Receivables from governmental entities | 128 | 225 |
| Cash surrender value of life insurance | 74 | 76 |
| Goodwill, net | 63 | 66 |
| Other | 61 | 56 |
| Other Assets | $ 562 | $ 653 |
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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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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. 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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