What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leakage of confidential item carrying charge (9)" mean?

The definition is "Leakage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SECRET (synonym="confidential item") + ION (synonym="item carrying charge") = SECRETION; definition: "Leakage" The answer is SECRETION.

Leakage of confidential item carrying charge (9)

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