'generally-given' originates from the combination of 'generally,' meaning 'in most cases,' and 'given,' meaning 'provided or acknowledged.'

'generally' and 'given' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'generally' deriving from the Latin 'generaliter' and 'given' from the Old English 'giefan.'

Initially, 'generally' meant 'in a general manner,' and 'given' meant 'bestowed or granted.' Together, they have maintained a similar meaning of 'commonly accepted or provided.'