What does the cryptic crossword clue "Decalitre emptied over dry allotment, damage done (11)" mean?

The definition is "damage done". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (first_letter="Decalitre") + E (first_letter="emptied") + SEC (synonym="dry") + RATION (synonym="allotment,") = DESECRATION; definition: "damage done" The answer is Desecration.

Decalitre emptied over dry allotment, damage done (11)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3082 | 8 Down | 2020-11-15 flower

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