INHERENT-POWERS DOCTRINE

inherent-powers doctrine.The principle that allows courts to deal with diverse matters over which they are thought to have intrinsic authority, such as (1) procedural rulemaking, (2) internal budgeting of the courts, (3) regulating the practice of law; and (4) general judicial housekeeping. • The power is based on interpretations of art. I, § 8, cl. 18 of the Constitution.

[Blacks Law 8th]