The requirement of acknowledging another person's tradition, ideology, or custom even though it has no basis in reality. The obstruction of human progress caused by devotion to something that is not real.
Our inability to cut medical costs by passing end of life legislation is a reality tax imposed by conservative social and religious groups.

Laws against insulting the national leader are a reality tax on the press.
by DrawBlood January 22, 2016
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