If someone in a dream sheriff arrests - in your family disputes arise. Sheriff intending to rob you of the property - you will be involved in a legal battle, but you will win it. D. Also: Police.
The bailiff in dreams signifies retribution, Karma or a backlash of some kind. Our integrity is being called into question. We have put ourselves at risk and have not fulfilled our obligations, or have not acted in an ethical manner. Unless we take responsibility for what we have done, we could be 'punished' by material loss and loss of status. When a bailiff appears in our dream, we doubt our own ability to manage our resources, both emotional and material. We are aware that we have overstepped the mark in a particular way and must be accountable to a higher authority. You may also like to consult Authority Figures in People for further clarification.
Shows a striving for a higher place, and a deficiency in intellect. If the bailiff comes to arrest, or make love, false friends are trying to work for your money.
To dream of being a bailiff denotes that you are working hard to better your standard of living and your position at work. If the bailiff comes to arrest you then you are in some error in your business dealing and need to improve your ethics.
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