The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word NEOLIBERAL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
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What does NEOLIBERAL mean?
NEOLIBERAL noun- A person who subscribes to neoliberalism.
- In accordance with, or subscribing to, neoliberalism.