Noncontrolling Interests and Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Interests of Consolidated Subsidiaries - Noncontrolling Interests (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Nov. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]    
Leucadia investment in Jefferies Structured Alpha Fund B, LLC   $ 75.0
Gain or loss recognized upon deconsolidation $ 0