Empanelling

/ɪmˈpænəlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British spelling variant of empaneling; present participle of empanel.

Etymology

British spelling variant with doubled 'l' before the -ing suffix, consistent with British conventions for consonant doubling in verb forms.

Kelly Says

This spelling variation shows how American and British English diverged after 1776—both versions are equally 'correct,' but your choice signals which English tradition you're following, making spelling almost a form of cultural identity.

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