The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RADICALISM
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The straight part
We know that "set of reforming principles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case set of reforming principles = radicalism.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RADICALISM mean?
RADICALISM noun- Any of various radical social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society