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As we reported, Terrence's ex Michelle Ghent obtained a temporary restraining order against Howard in August, after the "Iron Man" actor roughed her up during a blowout fight in Costa Rica in July.
The temporary order prohibited him from coming within 100 yards away from her at all times -- but today, that order was made permanent, this time requiring Howard to stay 300 yards away from Ghent until 2016.
Howard didn't put up a fight either ... agreeing to abide by the terms of the order and pay $14,800 of Michelle's attorney's fees.
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