Stage 5: Construct of Legal Orientation-based on support of rules because society's right to expect such support. Stage 6: Ethical and Moral Principles Orientation- behavior is directed by self chosen ethical and moral principles. **only 20% of the population reach this level.
Definition of crotch for English Language Learners. : the part of the body where the legs join together; also : the part of a piece of clothing that covers this part of the body.
a forked support or part. the crotch of the human body. Also, crotch. Nautical. a forked support for a boom or spar when not in use. a forked support for an oar on the sides or stern of a rowboat. a horizontal knee reinforcing the stern frames of a wooden vessel.