For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OFFENSE. Whenever used in this code or in any title, chapter, section or ordinance of the town, means the unlawful act of doing, or failing to do, some particular act or thing construed therein to be detrimental to the general welfare, morals, peace, health or safety of the inhabitants of the town.
VIOLATION. The doing of any acts or things prohibited, or failing to do any of the acts or things commanded to be done, as more fully specified and set forth by any provision of this code or any title, chapter or section hereof, or future ordinances of the town, is hereby declared to be an offense against the good order, public peace, morals, health, proper government and welfare of the town and unlawful.
(Prior Code, § 5-4-1)