If the definitions given by law sometimes fail in some context, it does not mean that law would not try to define what is ethical. Criminal law always tries to

If the definitions given by law sometimes fail in some context, it does not mean that law would not try to define what is ethical. Criminal law always tries to formalize the average ethical landscape of citizens. But there are lots of ways how you can try to do it. And success varies greatly. Anyhow it's the best thing anybody has.