The word "martial", contained in Dale's Code, refers to the duties of soldiers, while the terms "divine" and "morall" relate to crime and punishment. The code prescribed capital punishment for any colonist who endangered the life of the colony by theft or other crimes.
In Dale's Code, the term "martial" denotes military responsibilities, whereas "divine" and "morall" relate to justice and penal measures. The code prescribed severe penalties, including death, for any colonist who endangered the colony through illicit activities.