The phrase "new petition" refers to a formal request or demand presented to someone in authority for a specific cause or action that has recently been made. Full definition
Samaroo, Comaianni and Baldeo would have had 12 days from Gov. David Paterson's Aug. 14 announcement to file new petitions as independents in the special election. (queenscampaigner.com)
He held the bank off for 12 years by stringing that process along and filing new petitions as necessary. (courtroom5.com)